Nursery – Bishopbriggs
Salary – From - £27,996 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Glasgow
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 Bishopbriggs nursery.
Bright Horizons Bishopbriggs Early Learning and Childcare is a long‑established nursery at the heart of the Bishopbriggs community, providing high‑quality childcare and early education for over 30 years. The setting welcomes children from 3 months to 5 years, offering dedicated rooms tailored to each developmental stage—from a bright, stimulating baby room through to a dynamic, free‑flowing preschool environment.
The nursery features spacious indoor learning areas and large outdoor gardens that include engaging resources such as a mud kitchen, open‑ended materials, and spaces for imaginative and creative play. These areas are designed to inspire curiosity, independence, and confidence as children explore, learn, and grow. Located just a short walk from Bishopbriggs train station and within catchment for several local primary schools, the nursery supports smooth and convenient transitions into school life.
Our Benefits
1. From £27,996per annum
2. Childcare discount of 50% for first child
3. Enhanced parental leave
4. 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
5. Pension
6. Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
7. 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
8. Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
9. Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
10. Strong understanding of the Scottish Curriculum
11. Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
12. 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 an enhanced PVG 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!