Early Years Quality Specialist

Bright Horizons UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Discounted childcare

Wellbeing support

Outstanding career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons UK is seeking 3 experienced Early Childhood Specialists to cover London and surrounding areas. You will provide hands-on pedagogical leadership and quality improvement support across nurseries in the Central & London region, coaching managers and teams to deliver outstanding practice.

You'll work with the Pedagogical Research & Development team to secure strong inspection outcomes, embed the Nurture Approach, Bright Beginnings Curriculum, SEND/ASN and Thrive, and ensure

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quality improvement

Coaching

Leadership

Communication skills

Inclusion and wellbeing

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Degree in Early Years

Job description

3 x Early Childhood Specialists – Covering London and surrounding areas

Locations Available:

Bright Horizons is looking for experienced Quality Specialists / Early Years 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.