Bright Horizons
Nursery Practitioner
Nursery Practitioner at Bright Horizons, based in Longfield, Kent, paying £28,072 - £33,020 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £28,072 - £33,020 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Longfield, Kent
- Closing date
- Sector
- Nursery Practitioner
- DBS check
About 9% above the going rate for nursery practitioner
Reference 27d9aac34e20d5a9fc56b0fb93f92c2f15949692
About the role
Nursery: Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary Level 3 – £28,072 - £33,020 p/a per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Salary Level 2 – £27,009 - £27,823 p/a per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Longfield, Kent
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 are looking for a full time Level 2 or 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Pre School based in our baby room. Bright Horizons Longfield is a purpose built nursery, the nursery boasts an all weather garden with a trike track and climbing frame, to play trays and a beautiful forest school garden.
Our Benefits
- 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
- Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days
*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!
INDSH
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.
Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application!
Reference: 27d9aac34e20d5a9fc56b0fb93f92c2f15949692 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 1 Dec 2026 · Listed via Bright Horizons
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