Job Description

Nursery - Bright Horizons

Cambridge Milton Road

Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary - From 29,869 per annum FTE

Contract - Permanent | 20 hrs | Mon - Fri

Location - Cambridge

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 Cambridge Milton Road Nursery. Bright Horizons Cambridge Milton Road is a newly refurbished nursery and forest school that opened its doors in early 2025. The setting boasts five spacious rooms and beautifully lit gardens, accessible day and night, ensuring endless exploration and fun. Enjoy a serene staff room perfect for unwinding during breaks, indulge in a delicious breakfast provided daily, and refresh with our thoughtfully stocked care baskets in the bathrooms. At Bright Horizons, we care for you as much as you care for the little ones!

Our Benefits

From 28,746 per annum FTE 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: 20 hours over 5 days (11-3)
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 3 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

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!


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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.