At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our nursery team to provide high-quality early learning and childcare.
- Company: Aberdeen City Council, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, supportive environment, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Guaranteed interview schemes for eligible applicants and a disability confident employer.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a fulfilling role.
- Qualifications: HNC Early Education and Childcare or equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 16.5 - 16.5 £ per hour.
Job Purpose:
To work as an effective member of the nursery team, to deliver a flexible, high quality early learning and childcare service in order to meet the individual needs of children and their families ensuring their wellbeing and improving the outcomes for children and their families.
This is backfilling as part of a maternity leave. We expect the post to start on 9th November 2026 and expect it to be a year long post.
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
- HNC Early Education and Childcare /S/NVQ Level 3 Children’s Care and Development NNEB or equivalent
- Registration with or eligibility to register with SSSC
- PVG Membership for Regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
- Ability to relate to children, parents, carers and other professional colleagues.
- Ability to assess children’s development and to plan to extend their learning in a way that motivates children.
- Ability to communicate effectively. This will include non verbal, verbal and written forms of communication.
- A good observer and listener.
About Us:
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Flexible Working:
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident:
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact us.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:
- have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
- looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
- are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
- have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
- are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Early Years Practitioner - Airyhall School - ABC13866 (Seafield) employer: Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeen City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working options and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, employees can thrive while contributing to the safety and cleanliness of their communities. The Council's recognition as a Disability Confident Employer and its forces-friendly status further enhance its appeal, making it a rewarding place to work in Aberdeen.
