Early Years Practitioner
Job Share, Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities Available
About You
Do you believe every child deserves the very best start in life?
Are you passionate about learning through play, building meaningful relationships, and helping children grow in confidence every day? Do you thrive in a supportive team where your ideas are valued and no two days are ever the same?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
About Cadzow Nursery School
At Cadzow Nursery School, we believe childhood should be filled with curiosity, kindness, laughter, and opportunity. We provide a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe to explore, families feel genuinely welcomed, and our team takes pride in making a meaningful difference every day.
Everything we do is guided by our core values: Independence, Equality, Friendship, Confidence, Progression, Choice, Respect, and Individuality. These values shape every interaction, every relationship, and every learning experience we create.
The Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll play an important role in shaping children's earliest experiences. More than providing exceptional care, you'll inspire curiosity, encourage independence, and create engaging opportunities that support every child's learning and development.
Working closely with children, families, and colleagues, you'll help build a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Warm, caring, and nurturing.
- Passionate about early years education and child development.
- Positive, proactive, and dependable.
- Calm under pressure, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A supportive team player who shares our values and enjoys working collaboratively.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of every child.
Your Responsibilities
You'll be responsible for:
- Delivering high-quality care and inspiring learning experiences.
- Planning and leading engaging, play-based activities that support children's development.
- Observing, assessing, and celebrating children's learning and achievements.
- Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Encouraging children's confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
- Maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
- Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who has:
- A recognised Early Years qualification (or a willingness to work towards one where appropriate).
- A genuine passion for working with young children.
- A good understanding of child development and early years practice.
- A caring, flexible, and enthusiastic approach.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and providing the highest standards of care and education.
Why Join Cadzow Nursery School?
When you join our team, you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive nursery community that values collaboration, celebrates success, and encourages professional growth.
Together, we're committed to giving every child the very best start in life while creating a workplace where our team feels respected, supported, and inspired.
We'd Love to Hear From You
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to receive your application.
Please submit:
- Your CV.
- A cover letter telling us why you'd like to join Cadzow Nursery School.
- A completed application form (where applicable).
Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding
Cadzow Nursery School is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory references, hold (or be eligible for) PVG Scheme membership, and complete all relevant pre-employment checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.95 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Early years qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
