NEW JOB - We Are Expanding the Team
Early Childhood Specialist – Central & London Region
📍 Field-based | Area to cover includes: Hounslow, Heathrow, Richmond upon Thames
💼 Full-time (37.5 hours) | 🚗 Car + License essential
💷 From £43,000 + £4,000 car allowance
📅 Closing date: 31 March 2026 (or earlier if filled)
Bright Horizons is looking for an experienced Early Childhood Specialist to provide hands-on pedagogical leadership and quality improvement support across nurseries in our Central & London region.
Working closely with Nursery Managers, Regional Directors and our Pedagogical Research & Development team, you’ll coach, mentor and inspire teams to deliver outstanding early years practice, secure strong inspection outcomes and embed our Nurture Approach, Bright Beginnings Curriculum, SEND/ASN and Thrive.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Driving quality improvement and pedagogical excellence across multiple nursery settings
* Coaching and mentoring leaders and practitioners in practice
* Supporting regulatory compliance and inspection readiness
* Acting as a children-first advocate for wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion
* Implementing curriculum, innovation and quality frameworks
About you:
* Experienced Early Childhood professional (minimum 3 years)
* Strong track record of quality improvement and inspection outcomes
* Confident influencer and coach with excellent communication skills
* As a minimum - Level 3 Early Years / Degree in Early Years preferred
Why Bright Horizons?
We’re a Great Place to Work (20 years running), with 98% of our nurseries rated Good or Outstanding. We offer flexible working, discounted childcare, wellbeing support and outstanding career development.
Apply now and help shape the future for children and families.