Senior Early Years Practitioner

4 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Wee Gems Corstorphine Full time

We are looking for Senior Qualified Nursery Practitioners to work at our well-established fun and friendly Wee Gems Corstorphine.

The Wee Gems team have set a high standard for childcare, making Wee Gems a very strong contender in our sector. We as childcare providers make a promise to our clients to offer a high-quality service reflected in our employment process. At Wee Gems Corstorphine we aim to bring out the best in our children to create a much stronger and confident child ready to face the world.

**Job Description**:

- Successful applicants will be required to work with either babies, toddlers, or pre-school aged children, implementing creative and learning activities, always ensuring safety and wellbeing of children within the nursery.
- Be a reliable member of a team and work with flexibility.
- Work with an ethos of respect and professionalism with colleagues, stake holders and service users.
- Understand that each child is an individual and have a sound knowledge of childcare and child development.
- Have responsibility to uphold and adhere to SSSC codes of conduct.
- Take responsibility for each child’s progress, report on achievements and complete child development profiles on a weekly basis.
- Develop positive relationships with parents/guardians, other staff, and outside agencies.
- Always supervise the children indoors and outdoors. Following systems are in place and highlight any concerns.
- To ensure that the environments are inviting and resourced efficiently.
- Be responsible for maintaining a stimulating and attractive nursery environment.
- Be aware and act upon children’s individual needs and requirements using the Wee Gems key worker policy.
- Develop and deliver age and stage appropriate activities that will progress children’s learning.
- Ensure that all practice is inclusive to all the children attending Wee Gems.
- Ensure you are a reflective practitioner to further evolve the practice you display.

Job Benefits:

- Unlimited development and training opportunities provided and paid for by Wee Gems Corstorphine.
- Warm, friendly, and enthusiastic team to work alongside and have for support daily.
- Private healthcare and Wellness programme.
- Free Parking
- Discounted Childcare
- Company Events
- Competitive Salary
- Continuous 1-1 support and supervision sessions
- Leadership opportunities at all levels and personal development
- Company pension
- Tea, coffee, and biscuits provided for break times.
- Paid staff training to progress your personal development.
- Access to over 200 training courses online
- Free nursery uniform including tunics and polo shirts also including a uniform allowance twice a year.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,792.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Transport links

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Day nursery
- Preschool
- Private nursery school

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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