Nursery Practitioner

Edinburgh College; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Edinburgh is looking for a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their team. This position focuses on outdoor learning and engaging children's development in a playroom setting. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in a childcare environment and possess an HNC or SVQ 3 in Early Education and Childcare. The successful candidate will also act as a mentor for new staff and play a key role in staff training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience working in a childcare setting.
• Registered with SSSC.
• Passion for learning and development of children.

Responsibilities

• Engaging in and supporting the daily running of the playroom.
• Acting as a mentor for student placements and new team members.
• Developing high quality outdoor learning experiences.

Skills

teamwork

outdoor learning

mentoring

Education

HNC or SVQ 3 in Early Education and Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Edinburgh College is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified person to take up the role of Nursery Practitioner. We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of working as part of a team within a childcare setting. The applicant should have a minimum of one year’s experience of working with children. We are looking for individuals with a genuine passion for the learning and development of children in the early years. We are particularly interested in people with a love of outdoor learning and forest schools experience. The position will be playroom based with a high level of outdoor practice.

Responsibilities

Among other tasks, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• engaging in and supporting the daily running of the playroom
• acting as a mentor for student placements and new team members
• developing outdoor experiences and engaging in high quality outdoor learning experiences
• engaging in staff training and development
• taking an active role in sharing information and good practice
• supporting the delivery of in-house training courses

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants should possess an HNC or SVQ 3 (or equivalent) in Early Education and Childcare or Childcare Practice for a practitioner post
• Applicants must have a minimum of one years’ experience in a childcare setting
• Applicants must be registered with the SSSC

Additional Information

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to BME groups, people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Please note that the successful candidate(s) may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.

Interview date: 27/1/26