Bright Horizons
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Nursery – Bright Horizons
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Hourly Rate: £14.41
About the Organisation
Are you seeking a role in an organisation that embraces the HEART principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork?
At Bright Horizons, our vibrant Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool offers a purpose-built and inspiring environment for both children and staff. Here, you can thrive in a supportive culture where growth, achievement, and fulfilment are prioritised.
The Nursery
Our nursery boasts:
- Five spacious naturally-lit rooms
- Dedicated indoor garden spaces
- A sensory room
- A bespoke curriculum tailored to children’s needs
Commuting is convenient, with just a short walk from Canary Wharf Tube and Westferry DLR stations.
Benefits
We make work personally rewarding with:
- £4.20 hourly childcare discount for a first child* (*subject to terms & conditions)
- Enhanced parental leave
- Pension contributions
- Wellbeing support, including:
- 24/7 virtual GP access
- Early wage access
- Professional development programme with career coaching
- Flexible schedule options
(For specific details including pension plans, visit our Employee Privacy Notice.)
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The Role: Bright Flex / Bank Practitioner
Working flexibly, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds:
- Banking/agency flexibility paired with the stability and benefits of employment
- Participation in delivering advanced EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) programming through engaging educational and entertaining activities
- Collaborative support to meet daily operations, including room preparation and tidy-up tasks
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience:
- Level 2 or higher Early Years qualification
- Preference for relevant experience (e.g., Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, or Childminder)
Skills & Attributes:
- Passion for making learning enjoyable and child-centred
- Demonstrable communication skills with both children and adults
- Strong understanding of early childhood safeguarding and child protection principles
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
Bright Horizons strictly adheres to safeguarding standards—any offer will be subject to: ✔ Safer recruitment practices ✔ Enhanced DBS check
Diversity & Inclusion
We warmly welcome candidates of all backgrounds and ages. Reasonable adjustments are available.
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Why Join Bright Horizons?
We’ve been voted "Great Place to Work" since 2006—13 years running.
Our culture is built on:
- Learning & Leading with HEART principles
- An innovative growth mindset: We encourage career progression with career coaching, training programmes, and a nurturing "World-Class Welcome" induction.
- Celebrating patronage—formally & informally. Highlights include:
- "Employee Appreciation Month": From digital shout-outs to surprise treats ("chocolate pizza"!")
- Annual Awards of Excellence: A chance for the organisation to celebrate contributors big & small.
Our commitment to keeping everyone safe reflects in our exceptional care standards—a priority reinforcing quality for both children and colleagues.
Developing a world-class workforce is at the core of our mission. Every employee matters—and is inspired to succeed.
For more details, review our Employee Privacy Notice.
Ready to Join?
Apply today to contribute to a legacy of excellence in early years education and training. Your work here helps shape futures.
If you encounter issues, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com. We’re here to help!
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