Wee Mack's is looking for a compassionate and motivated Under 2s Lead Practitioner to guide our baby room team and create a warm, nurturing, and inspiring start for our youngest children. You'll lead by example - championing high-quality care, responsive interactions, and play-based learning that supports every baby's emotional and developmental journey.
What you'll do:
* Lead the Under 2s team in delivering outstanding care and early learning experiences in line with Wee Mack's ethos and national frameworks.
* Foster a calm, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports curiosity, sensory exploration, and secure attachments.
* Be an active, hands-on role model - promoting best practice in responsive caregiving, planning, and observation.
* Work in partnership with parents and carers, ensuring excellent communication and continuity of care for each child.
* Oversee daily routines, room organisation, and the maintenance of safe, engaging play spaces.
* Support staff development through mentoring, reflection, and ongoing professional learning.
* Maintain accurate observations, planning, and assessments to track each child's progress and wellbeing.
* Collaborate with the management team to uphold high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
What we're looking for:
* Must hold an SSSC registrable qualification at Practitioner level (SCQF Level 7) or above, and be willing to work towards or hold a Lead Practitioner qualification (SCQF Level 9).
* Experience working with under 2s in a leadership or senior practitioner role.
* Strong understanding of early attachment, responsive care, and schematic play.
* Sound knowledge of current frameworks and guidance, including Realising the Ambition and GIRFEC.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
* A passion for nurturing the wellbeing and curiosity of our youngest learners and an interest in forest learning.
* Must have or be willing to obtain PVG membership with Disclosure Scotland.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site gym
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person