Job Summary
Held in high regard, First Step Nursery seeks to offer high quality early learning experiences with nurturing child care provision which meets the needs of young children and their families. Our long-established nursery in Musselburgh is set in the heart of our local community and caters for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years.
We are looking for a reliable, highly motivated individual to cover periods of staff absence both planned and at short notice. The post holder will have previous experience working in Early Years. As a Relief Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in ensuring continuity of care in staff absence, and strive to support the early years team to deliver the best possible early learning and childcare for children
Qualifications
A relevant practitioner qualification (HNC/SVQ 3 in Early Learning and Childcare etc.) and post qualification experience is essential for this post.
In return we offer:
· The Real Living Wage of £12.60 per hour + holiday pay
· Continuous Professional development
The post is subject to membership of the PVG scheme, SSSC Registration and satisfactory references.
If you would like to join our team at First Step, an application pack can be obtained by emailing us at
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 16th September 2025
Scottish Charity No. SC028891 Company Limited by Guarantee No SC194542
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Work Location: In person