Early Years Practitioner

BHUK Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited UK

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Eltham London SE9 3AQ Until 8/21/2026 First posted June 1, 2026 Last posted June 1, 2026
Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons New Eltham Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £31,158 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – New Eltham, London

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our New Eltham Nursery, situated in New Eltham, Sidcup Road. Very close to New Eltham station and bus links.
 

The nursery offers an incredible outdoor space, Forest school, large staff kitchen and lounge area.

Our Benefits

  • From £31,158 per annum

  • Childcare discount of 50% for first child

  • Enhanced parental leave

  • 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*

  • Pension

  • Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more

  • Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.

What we’re looking for

  • Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

  • Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

  • Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection

  • Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.

About this role

Summary

Plan, create and reflect on engaging activities to foster children's development and love for learning.

Job title

Early Years Practitioner

Experience level

full and relevant Level 2 or above

Industry

childcare

Location requirements

Eltham, London, on-site work only

Salary

£31k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Level 2 early years qualificationunderstanding of EYFSsafeguardingchild protectiontrust development

Preferred skills

inclusive learningpartnership building

Specializations

child developmentEYFSsafeguarding
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site
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