Bright Horizons
education
EarlyYearsPractitioner
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“Early Years Practitioner at Bright Horizons. Skills: Early Years Practitioner, Child development, Learning environments. Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities. Create a safe environment”
What You'll Achieve.
Encourage development towards key milestones; Foster a lifelong love of learning
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
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What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, understanding of the Scottish Curriculum, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Nice to Have
Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments, Ability to develop trust and working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers
What You'll Do.
implement and reflect on engaging activities
Create a safe environment
Encourage exploration through play
Promote positive values
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Develop trust and working partnerships with colleagues
Communication Scope
Develop trust and working partnerships with parents/ carers
Full Job Description
**Nursery –** Cramond **Salary** – £29,619 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.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Cramond nursery. Bright Horizons Cramond is a high‑quality day nursery located in the Cramond area of Edinburgh, providing care and early education for children from birth to five years. The nursery forms part of the Bright Horizons family, known for its strong focus on child‑centred learning, wellbeing and partnership with parents. The setting offers a warm, welcoming environment with thoughtfully designed indoor spaces and access to outdoor play, supporting children’s curiosity, confidence and independence. Learning is guided by the Curriculum for Excellence and Realising the Ambition, with activities tailored to each child’s stage of development and interests. Bright Horizons Cramond places a strong emphasis on nurturing relationships, routine and emotional security, helping children feel safe and supported as they learn. Experienced practitioners encourage exploration through play, language development, creativity and problem‑solving, while promoting positive values such as kindness, respect and cooperation. **Our Benefits** * £29,619**** per annum * Childcare discount of 50% for first child * T&C apply * Enhanced parental leave * 31 days annual leave. 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 **The Role** As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create
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