Early years practitioner

Join Our Fun and Fabulous Team at Bright Horizons Day Nurseries based in Finchley Road, Hampstead!

Are you a qualified Early Years Practitioner with a passion for making learning fun? We're looking for someone just like you to join our Bright Horizons family at our JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool.

Our nursery is proudly Ofsted rated “Good” and is just a 3-minute walk from Finchley Road and Frognal Overground station, and a 10-minute walk from the Underground station. Plus, there are plenty of bus routes that pass right by us!

We are the Penthouse Nursery located at the top of the prestigious JW3 Centre in North London. While our ethos is linked with the Jewish Centre, we warmly welcome applications from all faiths and backgrounds to join our thriving team.

Salary: (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

• Level 2 - £27,231 - £28,162 per annum
• Level 3 - £28,274 - £31,000 per annum

Location: Hampstead, London

Perks of the Job:

• FREE JW3 membership worth £50.00! This entitles you to discounts on food, beverages, cinema, shows, and events held at the JW3 Centre.

What we can offer you:

• Above industry standard salary with annual reviews
• 50% discounted childcare for your first child
• Up to28 days holiday per year, with the option to buy more
• Smart Health access: 24/7 Virtual GP appointments, fitness programs, and mental health support
• Financial support: Early wage access, low-interest loans, and discounts on high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
• Career development programs tailored to your journey, with opportunities across our nursery network
• Future Leaders program: Preparing you for Room Leader roles
• Employee appreciation: Celebrations throughout the year, including our annual Awards of Excellence gala

Why Bright Horizons?
We live by our HEART values: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. If these resonate with you, you'll fit right in at one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We've been recognized as a Great Place to Work every year since 2006, and we're also celebrated as a Great Place for Wellbeing and Women.

Did you know?
Our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children has been making a difference since 2005, supporting thousands of children and families in crisis across nearly 100 locations. Plus, every Bright Horizons colleague gets a paid volunteer day each year to give back!

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each of your key children
• Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health, safety, and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment

What we’re looking for:

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Early Years Practitioner, or similar)
• 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 is committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels they belong and can thrive in meaningful ways. We welcome applicants from all ages and backgrounds and will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

Join us and be part of a team that values you and your growth!