At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and implement engaging activities for children, fostering their development and love for learning.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a supportive nursery focused on child-centred education and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 50% childcare discount, 31 days leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a team that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a fun and inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for creating engaging learning spaces.
The predicted salary is between 29619 - 29619 £ per year.
Nursery Cramond
Salary £29,619 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location Edinburgh
Overview
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 Cramond nursery. Bright Horizons Cramond is a high‐quality day nursery located in the Cramond area of Edinburgh, providing care and early education for children from birth to five years. The nursery forms part of the Bright Horizons family, known for its strong focus on child‐centred learning, wellbeing and partnership with parents.
The setting offers a warm, welcoming environment with thoughtfully designed indoor spaces and access to outdoor play, supporting children's curiosity, confidence and independence. Learning is guided by the Curriculum for Excellence and Realising the Ambition, with activities tailored to each child's stage of development and interests.
Bright Horizons Cramond places a strong emphasis on nurturing relationships, routine and emotional security, helping children feel safe and supported as they learn. Experienced practitioners encourage exploration through play, language development, creativity and problem‐solving, while promoting positive values such as kindness, respect and cooperation.
Benefits
- £29,619 per annum
- Childcare discount of 50% for first child (T&C apply)
- 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.
Qualifications
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
- Strong understanding of the Scottish Curriculum
- 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 a 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.
Early Years Practitioner in Edinburgh employer: Role, Inc.
Bright Horizons Cramond is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, driven by our HEART principles of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees have access to tailored training programmes and career coaching, ensuring growth at every stage of their journey. Located in the picturesque Cramond area of Edinburgh, our nursery offers a warm environment where practitioners can make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying generous benefits such as enhanced parental leave and childcare discounts.
