Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 26,657 - 32,580; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

31 days annual leave with ability to purchase more

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for our Annandale Street nursery in Edinburgh. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to each child's development, fostering a love of learning in a safe environment.

Applicants should hold a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification and have a passion for creating inclusive learning environments. The nursery offers generous benefits including a childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and access to professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Experience in creating engaging learning activities is preferred.
• Knowledge of Scottish Curriculum and safeguarding practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Foster a love of learning through tailored activities.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Scottish Curriculum frameworks

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Annandale Street

Salary – £29,619 FTE per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Edinburgh

Hours - Full and Part Time

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 an Early Years Practitioner to join our Annandale Street nursery.

Bright Horizons Annandale Street Nursery offers a purpose-built setting with spacious rooms, a sensory space, and a well-equipped garden designed to inspire young minds. Our multicultural and bilingual team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care through the Bright Beginnings curriculum. Located just off Leith Walk, the nursery benefits from excellent commuter links including nearby tram, train, and bus routes, plus on-site car parking.

Our Benefits

• £29,619 FTE per annum
• Childcare discount of 50% for first child *
• Enhanced parental leave
• 31 days annual leave. 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

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 PVG 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.