Early Childhood Educator - Allan's Nursery - 101544

Are you an enthusiastic, nurturing and creative Early Childhood Educator who is passionate about giving every child the best start in life? Allan’s Nursery is looking for an inspiring practitioner to join our warm, supportive team on a temporary maternity cover contract.

About the Role

Working four days per week (Monday–Thursday, 8am–6pm), you will play a key role in creating a play-rich, caring and engaging environment for our youngest learners. You will build strong relationships with children and families, contribute to high-quality early learning experiences, and work collaboratively with our dedicated team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings energy, creativity and curiosity to their practice
• Builds nurturing relationships with children and families
• Is committed to high-quality early learning and care
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to our nursery community
• Reflects our ethos: Together, we learn for life

You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, child-centred experiences
• Support children’s wellbeing, learning and development
• Maintain a stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure high-quality provision

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Job Description

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The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme