Early Years Teacher Full Time

Haywards Heath, Sussex
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Nursery: Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £27,875 – £32,000 p/a (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex

We are looking for a full time, QTS, EYTS, or EYPS, to join our Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool in Haywards Heath.

The local Train Station is a 2mile drive from the nursery and we have free carparking facilities for staff too!

The Nursery have their very own furry friends that consist of Goats (Lola and Coco), Chickens, ducks (Quaky and Quickie) Guinea pigs (toffee and Popcorn) and gerbil’s (Bobby and Marley) this is a great way for children to learn about nurturing and their induvial needs to take care of the animals.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

What you’ll be doing
Plan and develop rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, that helps all children to develop, and meets their individual needs
Make accurate and effective assessments, which reflect the needs, interests, and stages of each child, through supporting the delivery of the key person approach
Ensure the environment is providing consistent stimulating and inspiring activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas
Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for
Hold either Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS), or a full and relevant Level 6 Early Years Qualification – essential
Previous experience working within the Early Years sector
Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

_Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS._

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,875.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Additional leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Sabbatical
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
School type:
Day nursery
Preschool

Education:
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:
Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person