Bright Horizons
Qualified Early Years Bank Staff
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Qualified Early Years Bank Staff
Nursery Practitioner – Bright Horizons Bank/ Contract
Location Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool Dancers Hill Road Barnet, Hertfordshire EN5 4RP (On-site car park; limited public transport access)
Salary & Working Arrangements
- Starting salary: £14.24 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Employment type: Bright Flex / Bank (agency-style flexibility with employee benefits)
- Competitive package including: Childcare discount of 40% for a first child, enhanced parental leave, occupational pension scheme, financial and wellbeing support, direct deposit, and professional development opportunities.
About the Role
We’re seeking a passionate, flexible practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Montessori-inspired nursery. You’ll support colleagues in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), engaging children through educational and playful activities to promote their development. Responsibilities include:
- Delivering hands-on, engaging educational activities adapted to each child’s needs
- Supporting your team in daily tasks, such as room preparation, cleaning, and childcare routines
- Working collaboratively to ensure a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment
Here at Bright Horizons, we live by our HEART values: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. We believe that your well-being and growth matter just as much as the children we support.
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Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- A full and relevant Level 3 (or higher) Early Years qualification (e.g., Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder, or equivalent)
- Proven experience working with children in a nursery or similar early-years setting
Key Attributes
- A genuine passion for play-based, inclusive, and engaging learning—making education feel like fun for every child
- Strong communication skills to engage with diverse age groups, including parents, team members, and administrators
- Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection in line with EYFS guidelines
- Ability to adapt quickly and work flexibly, supporting the broader team
About Bright Horizons
Inclusivity & Growth
We are an inclusive employer, welcoming candidates of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. We make reasonable adjustments to ensure fairness.
Culture & Values
Bright Horizons is proud to be a Great Place to Work for 13 consecutive years. Our culture thrives on:
- HEART principles—guiding us to honour diversity, drive excellence, and foster an environment where teamwork and growth are celebrated.
- Support at every stage: Our learning and mentoring programme (“Leading with HEART”) helps colleagues grow, whether just starting, or charting an entire leadership journey.
- Celebrations of achievement: From informal “thank you” moments to our annual Award of Excellence events, we recognise everyone’s hard work—big or small.
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Protecting the Workplace & Community
- Safeguarding comes first: All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as part of brighter recruitment practices.
- Ethical monitoring: Employees have straightforward access to a 24-hour virtual GP service, through our inclusive benefits package.
Why Join Us?
✅ Your work matters We shape the first milestones of young lives—impacting early learning forever.
✅ Flexibility with security Bank-style roles with the confidence of employee benefits (U.K.-based discounts, sick pay, pension).
✅ Play to your strengths We listen, invest in you, and grow alongside you—from “I joined” to “I achieved it.”
✅ A team that cares We’re not a business—just people who make it their purpose to love what they do. You’ll have real support and real opportunities.
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