Early Years Practitioner

Nursery – 44 St Swithin

Salary – From £27,996 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Aberdeen

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 44 St Swithin nursery.

Are you ready to inspire young minds and be part of a nurturing, child-led learning environment? Bright Horizons 44 St Swithin Street nursery is seeking passionate Early Years Practitioners to join our dedicated team in the heart of Aberdeen’s West End.

Our nursery caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years and features age-specific rooms, a sensory space, and a spacious garden with a mud kitchen. We embrace outdoor learning with weekly adventures like “Muddy Mondays” and “Forest Fridays,” helping children connect with nature and explore the world around them.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, low staff turnover, and strong relationships with families. We’re committed to your professional growth and wellbeing.

Commuting is easy – we’re well-served by all major bus routes, making travel from across Aberdeen simple and convenient.

Our Benefits

£27,996 per annum

Childcare discount of 50% for first child *

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

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

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Scottish Curriculum frameworks

Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced PVG Check.

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 and we will be happy to help.

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