Nursery – Cramond
Salary – £29,619 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’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.
Our 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.
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
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 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.
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.