Senior Childcare & Education Practitioner - Nursery

North Edinburgh Childcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Childcare & Education Practitioner to deliver high-quality childcare services. The role involves supervising team members, maintaining standards, and creating a stimulating environment for children aged 4 months to 5 years. Candidates must have relevant experience and qualifications in early years settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting.
• Eligible to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council at Practitioner Level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality childcare and education services.
• Supervise team members and maintain provision standards.
• Create a safe and stimulating environment for children.

Skills

Experience in early years setting

Knowledge of key documents (Realising the Ambition, Curriculum for Excellence)

Ability to support planning and implementation

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to fill the following post in our nursery Childcare Team: Senior Childcare & Education Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Full-time Senior Childcare & Education Practitioner, 35.83 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day between 8am and 6pm).
• Have a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of high-quality childcare and education services for a diverse range of children attending North Edinburgh Childcare’s Nursery.
• Supervise the day-to-day work of team members and maintain an overview of the provision.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy playroom for children aged 4 months–5 years.
• Promote learning, development and well-being by identifying and meeting care, support and learning needs, and oversee the work of others.
• Create a safe and stimulating environment that provides opportunities for overall development and take responsibility for groups of children as required, including during outings.
• Ensure promotion of the highest standards of practice by adhering to North Edinburgh Childcare’s policies, procedures and Competency Framework at all times.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience working in an early years setting and knowledge of key documents including Realising the Ambition: Being Me, National Practice Guidance For Scotland and the Curriculum for Excellence.
• Ability to support others in planning, implementation and evaluation of a high-quality early learning and childcare service.
• Must hold the relevant qualification to apply for this post.
• Eligible to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
• Register with the Scottish Social Services Council at Practitioner Level.
• Be able to work in the UK and provide the relevant documents to prove this.

Details

• Salary – Up to £28,292.90 per annum depending on qualifications.
• Hours – Full Time, 35.83 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day between 8am–6pm).
• Closing date – Noon on Friday, 3 October 2025.
• How to apply – via Application Form: https://forms.office.com/e/tExibVYzDy or email your CV to [e-mail].