Regional Quality Specialist - Early Years

Bright Horizons UK; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Discounted childcare

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Bright Horizons UK is seeking a Regional Quality Specialist - Early Years to drive quality across nurseries in the Brighton and Crawley region, coaching Nursery Managers and delivering the Bright Beginnings curriculum to ensure high standards. Travel between settings is required, with a focus on safeguarding and inspection readiness.

The role requires 3+ years in a quality-based Early Years environment and a full driving licence to cover multiple sites within the South Division.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a quality-based Early Years role.
• Proven ability to drive quality improvement and secure Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
• Expert understanding of UK Early Years frameworks, safeguarding, child protection, and modern pedagogical practices.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Education (Degree or Post-Graduate QTS/EYTS highly desirable).
• Full, clean driving licence and the ability to travel regularly across our settings in Brighton and Crawley.

Responsibilities

• Regional Quality Leadership: Act as the pedagogical lead across nurseries in South West London, providing hands-on coaching and mentoring to Nursery Managers and teams to drive Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
• Curriculum Implementation: Champion the Bright Horizons UK Nurture Approach, SEND/ASN excellence, and Thrive methodologies, ensuring consistent, high-quality learning environments across all settings.
• Compliance & Inspection Readiness: Partner with Operations and the Pedagogical Research & Development (PR&D) team to ensure strict regulatory compliance, safeguarding, and continuous inspection readiness.
• Impact & Data Analysis: Utilize quality monitoring tools and IT systems to evaluate nursery performance, producing concise reports that track the impact of quality improvement initiatives.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver innovative training sessions, supporting the succession planning of Nursery Managers and fostering a culture of continuous professional development.

Skills

Quality leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Curriculum implementation

Data analysis

Training & development

Education

Level 3 Early Childhood Education

Degree or Post-Graduate QTS/EYTS desirable

Job description

Job Title: Regional Quality Specialist - Early Years (Early Childhood Specialist)

Type: Full Time / 37.50 Hours per week / Field based

Salary: From £47k per annum plus £4k car allowance

Location: Candidates to be located within an hour’s drive from Brighton and Crawley

Car and Driving Licence is essential for this role

Travel is required within our South Division (Brighton and Crawley) plus travel to head office as and when required

Closing Date for this role is 30th October 2026 - all candidates need to attach a full and relevant cv to be considered.

Purpose of the Role

• Support nursery teams to deliver outstanding early years education and care across the region.
• Provide hands-on coaching, mentoring, and training to drive best practice and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Nursery Managers and operational teams to maintain high-quality learning environments and strong regulatory outcomes.
• Lead the implementation of the Bright Beginnings Curriculum, Quality Improvement Framework, SEND/ASN, and Nurture approaches to ensure every child has the best start in life.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working and holiday entitlement
• Discounted childcare
• Discounts on shopping, groceries, holidays, and entertainment
• Wellbeing support and resources to help you thrive at work and home

Why Bright Horizons?

At Bright Horizons, our support teams play a vital role in helping over 10,000 children across the UK access outstanding care and education. With 98% of our nurseries rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, we're proud to make a positive difference to children, families, and communities. We are committed to creating a supportive workplace that champions flexibility, wellbeing, and a healthy work-life balance for all our employees.

Core Responsibilities

• Regional Quality Leadership: Act as the pedagogical lead across nurseries in South West London, providing hands-on coaching and mentoring to Nursery Managers and teams to drive Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
• Curriculum Implementation: Champion the Bright Horizons UK Nurture Approach, SEND/ASN excellence, and Thrive methodologies, ensuring consistent, high-quality learning environments across all settings.
• Compliance & Inspection Readiness: Partner with Operations and the Pedagogical Research & Development (PR&D) team to ensure strict regulatory compliance, safeguarding, and continuous inspection readiness.
• Impact & Data Analysis: Utilize quality monitoring tools and IT systems to evaluate nursery performance, producing concise reports that track the impact of quality improvement initiatives.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver innovative training sessions, supporting the succession planning of Nursery Managers and fostering a culture of continuous professional development.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Background: Significant experience (3+ years) in a quality based Early Years role.
• Track Record: Proven ability to drive quality improvement and secure Good or Outstanding regulatory inspection outcomes.
• Knowledge: Expert understanding of UK Early Years legislative frameworks, safeguarding, child protection, and modern pedagogical best practices.
• Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Education (Degree or Post-Graduate QTS/EYTS highly desirable).
• Logistics: Full, clean driving licence and the ability to travel regularly across our settings in Brighton and Crawley.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

We look forward to receiving your application.