Bright Horizons

Early Years Practitioner

Abbeyhill Edinburgh EH8 8EW Full time

Nursery – Elsie Inglis

Salary – £27,996 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Edinburgh

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 are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Elsie Inglis nursery.

Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare is a vibrant nursery located in the Abbeyhill area of Edinburgh, offering care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery features enriching baby and toddler rooms, a sensory space, and well-equipped gardens that support outdoor learning and exploration. The team is known for its warm, experienced staff and a strong focus on early development through creative programmes that include literacy, numeracy, art, and cooking.

Conveniently situated near Waverley train station and served by several local bus routes, the nursery is easily accessible for commuters across Edinburgh.

Our Benefits

  • £27,996 per annum

  • Childcare discount of 50% for first child

  • Enhanced parental leave

  • 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. 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

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection

  • Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an PVG.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.