Bright Horizons
Qualified Early Years Bank Staff
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Nursery Practitioner – Regents Park Day Nursery & Preschool
Salary: £14.98 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Location: Regents Park, North-West London (10-min walk from Camden Town Station, 15-min walk from Great Portland Street Station)
About the Organisation
Are you looking to work for a hope-driven organisation? At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our HEART principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork – where you can be yourself, feel supported, and make a lasting impact on future generations.
Bright Flex team? Blend the flexibility of bank/agency work with the security of being a paid employee—the best of both worlds! Based just 2 minutes away from Regents Park, our nursery is conveniently located near major transport hubs.
Our Benefits (Subject to terms and conditions where applicable)
- 40% childcare discount for the first child*
- Enhanced parental leave
- Pension contributions
- Financial & wellbeing benefits—including 24/7 virtual GP access, early wage access, and more
- Professional development: Access to a careers coach, learning programmes, and leadership training
The Role
As a member of our Bright Flex / Bank team, you’ll:
- Support colleagues in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, engaging children in fun, educational activities to promote key developmental milestones.
- Work as part of a team to ensure smooth daily operations, including preparing learning environments, maintaining rooms, and carrying out essential administrative tasks.
- Foster a warm, inclusive atmosphere where children thrive while prioritising their safety, wellbeing, and happiness.
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What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements
- A full, relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification, or equivalent (e.g., Childcare NVQ)
- Previous experience working with young children—whether as a Nursery Practitioner, Childminder, Nanny, Early Years Educator, or similar
- A passion for play-based, child-centred learning—you should care deeply about making learning meaningful and fun for every child
- Strong communication skills: Able to engage with children, parents, and colleagues in a clear, respectful manner
- Sound knowledge of child protection and safeguarding practices (essential for this sector)
- Flexibility & adaptability—as a bank/agency practitioner, availability to respond to varying shifts is key
Policies & Compliance
- Safer recruitment process: All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks to ensure the safety of our children.
- Inclusive workplace: We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support accessibility.
About Bright Horizons
“Where we say: “I did that.””
Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 13 consecutive years by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute. Our ethos centres on keeping everyone safe while delivering world-class care & education.
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Our culture is rooted in:
✦ HEART commitment: All our values drive how we support each other and the children in our care.
✦ Leadership growth: From our ‘World-Class Welcome’ induction to expanded training programmes, we invest in your professional future.
✦ Acknowledge. Appreciate. Advance. At Bright Horizons, caught-up cultures flourish. From friends’ platitudes to formal recognition like our Annual Awards of Excellence and Employee Appreciation Month, your contributions are celebrated—big or small—so you never feel unseen.
We envision a workplace where you can achieve the extraordinary. For inspiration, listen to employees share what working here truly means for them: 🎧 [Living our HEART – Bright Horizons employees share their stories]: (Insert link if available)
Diversity & equality: We strongly believe that difference is not just difference—it is diversity—that is excellence, our strength—thus why we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re committed to early years care—as enthusiastic about your work as you are about the children—and want to join a team that drives real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Application Details
- For guidance or to submit your application, kindly email: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com
- For an overview of how we handle your personal data, review our [Employee Privacy Notice](https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/statutory-information/privacy-notice-employees).
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