Early Years Practitioner

Nursery – Elsie Inglis

Salary – £29,536 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Edinburgh

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.”

Nestled within the historic former Elsie Inglis maternity hospital, in the heart of Abbeyhill and just a short walk from Holyrood Park, our welcoming one-storey nursery is full of warmth and character. With vibrant playrooms and children aged 3 months to 5 years, Elsie’s is a place where curiosity thrives, laughter echoes, and every day feels a little bit special.

Our team is a wonderful blend of long-standing staff and fresh faces — all friendly, supportive, and united by one shared purpose: giving children the very best start in life.

And now… we’re growing!
We are currently looking for a Early Years Practitioner to join our team.

We offer opportunities across a range of age groups and are always happy to chat about your preferences and interests.

? Who You Are… ?
You might be our perfect fit if you can:

• Sing nursery rhymes with confidence (perfect pitch definitely not required!)
• Instantly transform into a dinosaur, princess, firefighter, or friendly monster
• Read a story upside down while answering five questions per page
• Count wiggly children faster than a fully caffeinated mathematician
• Dance in the rain like it’s a team-building exercise
• Pop into Tesco proudly wearing glitter, paint, or mysterious toddler goo
• Offer warm hugs and gentle reassurance whenever little hearts need it

Most importantly, you’re passionate about high-quality childcare and love creating magical, meaningful experiences for every child in your care.

Our Benefits

• £29,619 per annum
• Childcare discount of 50% for first child * T&C apply
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Subject to T&Cs

What we’re looking for

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting – ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the Scottish Curriculum
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

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 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!

If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.