We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the following post in our Nursery Childcare Team: -
SENIOR CHILDCARE & EDUCATION PRACTITIONER
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Full Time – 35.83 Hours/Week (Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day between the hours of 8am-6pm)
Salary – Up To £28,292.90/annum depending on qualification
The purpose of the Senior Childcare & Education Practitioner is: -
* To 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.
* To supervise the day-to-day work of team members and maintain an overview of the provision.
* To be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy playroom within the nursery for children aged 4 months-5 years.
Successful applicants will have experience of working in an early years setting, a sound knowledge of key documents including Realising the Ambition: Being Me, National Practice Guidance For Scotland and the Curriculum for Excellence along with the ability to support others in the planning, implementation and evaluation of a high-quality early learning and childcare service.
Practitioners will have a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of a variety of settings and they must be able to promote the learning, development and all-round well-being of children by identifying and meeting their care, support and learning needs, as well as being able to oversee the work of others.
The successful candidate will be able to create a safe and stimulating environment that provides children with opportunities for overall development and will be able to take responsibility for groups of children as and when required within the provision and whilst on outings.
The successful individual must ensure promotion of the highest standards of practice by adhering to North Edinburgh Childcare's policies and procedures, work practice documents and Competency Framework at all times.
Please note that applicants for these posts must hold the relevant qualification to apply for this post.
Please note that all applicants for this post must be eligible to:-
* Become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
* Register with the Scottish Social Services Council at Practitioner Level
* Work in the UK and have the relevant documents to prove this.
The closing date for these posts is 12noon on Monday, 23 February 2026
Please note that this advertisement may close before this before this date.
To apply via Application Form please go to following link: -
or email your CV to
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £28,292.90 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person