Back Up Nanny
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Job Type: Flexible Working / Bank Hours
As a Bright Horizons at Home Back-Up Nanny, you’ll be part of the UK’s leading back-up childcare team, with thousands of families relying on our support.
When their regular childcare arrangements fall through, parents and carers turn to us for help. Last year alone Nannies delivered over 450,000 hours of care.
Our nannies are experienced, reliable, and committed professionals ready to swoop in and save the day for families throughout London and the surrounding areas.
If you’re looking for a flexible working role, where you can have fun, be creative, and help to develop little minds – this opportunity is for you.
Why Bright Horizons?
We care for over 10,000 children across the UK, with a portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing. All of our Nannies undergo Bright Horizons at Home training to ensure our families need(s) are fully met, and you will also have access to the BH at Home app, giving you full control of your work schedule, as well as support from our experienced team.
What you’ll be doing
- Providing care for children on an ad-hoc basis - with clients requesting care either on a daily basis or for weeks at a time
- Working with children across a variety of age ranges in educational play and delivering a range of activities to support their individual development
- Supervising the children throughout the day, ensuring their safety and wellbeing are paramount
- Promoting and implementing our Bright Horizons policies and procedures at all times
What we can offer you
Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
- £14.63 per hour
- Employee discounts, ranging from high-street, cinema, restaurants and much more!
- Quarterly Employee Appreciation weeks
- External helpline with professional counsellors – supporting your wellbeing 24 hours a day
- Access to our extensive library of training programmes which will support your continuous development
- Early access to your monthly salary
What we’re looking for
- Authentic childcare professionals with the ability to care for children of all ages
- Professional experience of two years or more working with children as a Nanny, Childminder, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant or similar
- Exceptional communication skills at all levels
- Thorough understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children
- Flexible and dynamic approach with the ability to work with a variety of families
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Zero hours contract
Salary: £14.63 per hour
Work Location: Various location required
Reference ID: Back Up Nanny
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Zero hours contract
Salary: £14.63 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Experience:
- Nannying: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 2 years (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Back Up Nanny
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Preschools & Childcare Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Back Up Nanny roles across Bright Horizons Family Solutions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Preschools & Childcare Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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