Early Years Practitioner

Nursery – Cramond

Salary – From £27,996 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Edinburgh

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for a Full time Early Years Practitioner to join our Cramond nursery.

Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare is a purpose-built nursery nestled in the green outskirts of Edinburgh, offering high-quality care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and thoughtfully designed age-specific rooms that support children's emotional and developmental needs through the Nurture Approach. Staff are praised for their attentiveness and genuine care, creating a nurturing environment where every child is known and valued. The nursery features sensory play areas, outdoor learning spaces, and regular community outings to parks, beaches, and woodlands.

Conveniently located on Whitehouse Road, it benefits from strong commuter links, including nearby bus routes, making it easily accessible for those traveling from across Edinburgh

Our Benefits

• £27,996 per annum
• Childcare discount of 50% for first child *
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.

What we’re looking for

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the Scottish Curriculum frameworks
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced PVG Check.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.