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Nursery Practitioner – Qualified Practitioner (Bright Flex / Bank Team) | Bright Horizons Elm Grove Day Nursery and Preschool
Location:
Kingston upon Thames
Salary:
Starting from £15.00 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
About Bright Horizons Elm Grove Day Nursery and Preschool
Strengthen your career and immerse yourself in a supportive, values-driven environment where our four core values—HEART (Honesty, Excellence, accountability, Respect, and Teamwork)—drive culture every day.
We’re looking for a dedicated qualified nursery practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team. Blend the flexibility of freelance work with the stability and benefits of being an employee—perfect for those seeking variety without compromising perks.
Benefits
- 40% childcare discount* for your first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- Auto-enrolment pension
- Wellbeing & financial benefits, including:
- Discounted 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Early wage access
- Access to a professional development programme at all career stages, plus a dedicated careers coach *Terms and conditions apply.
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The Role
Your primary tasks:
- Help deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum by engaging children in educational and fun learning activities, promoting key developmental milestones.
- Safeguard and nurture a classroom environment, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations (e.g., room tidying and preparation).
- Implement flexible hours to support the nursery’s needs, blurring the line between agency and core employment flexibility.
Ideal candidates will thrive on:
- Independence and enthusiasm for children
- Clear communication (adults and children)
- Genuine passion for child-led learning
Requirements
To apply, meet these essentials:
- Full and valid Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent
- Hands-on experience working with children (Nursery Practitioner, Childminder, Early Years Educator, Nanny, etc.)
- First aid knowledge and proficiency (qualification/competency preferred) – Bright Horizons provides training but baseline skills are a must
- Pupil Premium & Special Educational Needs (SEN) understanding
- Strong adaptability and a team player mindset
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Pre-employment checks
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance (mandatory before joining)
- Safer recruitment procedures aligned with government safeguarding guidelines
Inclusivity note: Bright Horizons embraces diversity. Briefly, signpost reasonable adjustments needed or mention one-on-one discussion: diversity@brighthorizons.com.
About Bright Horizons Elm Grove
Since 2006, we’ve been nominated a Great Place to Work. Apply today to build a meaningful career while making daily difference, celebrated in a company of integrity and positivity.
Have questions about applying? Email: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com — we’re happy to help.
Purchases made via a ‘Bright Childcare’ Vitality Account are NOT eligible for the discount. Specific terms and conditions apply. See Conditions.pdf for full details.
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