Are you passionate about early years education and ready to take your career to the next level? Look no further! We are searching for a Senior Early Years Practitioner to join our West Calder Team!
What You’ll Bring:
A qualification like SVQ Level 3, SVQ Level 4, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Early Years.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
At Little Flyers, we believe in working hard, having fun, and making a difference in the lives of children and families. Here’s what makes us special:
Leadership Opportunities: Start as a mentor, grow into an ambassador, and who knows? Management might be just around the corner!
Professional Development Without the Burnout:
Say goodbye to evening and weekend training – we do it all during work hours with support from our fabulous bank staff.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:
We get it – life’s a juggling act. That’s why we offer flexible working hours to fit your needs.
Awesome Perks:
* Childcare discounts to keep your little ones smiling.
* Monthly attendance bonuses
* A supportive, happy team that feels like family.
Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):
Inspire and Lead: Guide a talented team to create magical, play-based learning experiences.
Get Creative: Design activities that make every day fun and engaging for the children.
Collaborate: Work closely with families, schools, and your awesome teammates to give every child the best start in life.
Be a Role Model: Encourage positive behavior and emotional growth in our little learners.
What Makes You the One?
You’re:
Experienced in working with children and making their days brighter.
A fantastic communicator with parents, kids, and colleagues alike.
Creative and full of energy – ready to make every day exciting!
Join the Little Flyers Adventure!
At Little Flyers, we’re all about nurturing young minds, supporting our team, and having fun along the way. If this sounds like your kind of place, don’t wait – apply now and let’s make magic happen together!
Little Flyers Childcare has settings across Edinburgh and West Lothian, alongside our afterschool provision, caring for children aged 0 to 10 years. Our staff have decades of childcare experience and such genuine compassion and empathy to help support our children and families as they grow. We are so proud to be named in the ‘TOP 20 of Day Nurseries’ three years in a row.
At Little Flyers, we know that childcare is a significant expense for families, which is why it’s so important to me to use my privileged position to lobby The Scottish Government and our regulating bodies to better the private childcare sector. It’s our aim to work to better our sector by creating a balance between paying practitioner the wage they deserve, and making childcare affordable for all.
Job Information
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Date Posted 23 June, 2025
Location Edinburgh,Scotland
Job Title Lead Early Years Practitioner
Experience +1 year
Qualification SVQ level 3 or equivalent
Offered Salary £13.90
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Lead Early Years Practitioner
Company Little Flyers Childcare
Email businessmanager@littleflyerschildcare.org.uk
Address 5 Glebe Road, West Calder EH55 8DF Edinburgh, EDINBURGH EH558DF, Scotland
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