Job description
Oakwell Children’s Nursery is a fantastic nursery looking after children from birth to attending Primary School. In partnership with West Lothian Council we offer pre-school funding which in turn regulates a very high standard of delivery. Our families and staff particularly enjoy the benefit of a setting with wonderful unrivalled outdoor spaces. Joining the staff at Oakwell you would form an integral part of a friendly, professional and enthusiastic team.
We are currently recruiting a passionate, hardworking and experienced Early Years/Nursery Practitioner to join our fantastic team at Oakwell Children’s Nursery on a temporary full-time basis. This contract would be for approximately 1 year. You would benefit from working your hours over 4 days with one flexible day off each week.
Oakwell would offer you the opportunity to work within a happy, secure and caring environment. You would enjoy a competitive rate of pay, pension scheme and great opportunities for training externally and internally with the scope of developing your career to a management position.
The successful practitioner will have the following qualifications, training and experience:
- Minimum HNC/SVQ3 in a relevant childcare qualification and registered with SSSC.
- Minimum 1 years experience in a childcare setting
- Experience of planning, observations and assessments.
- A good sound knowledge of Realising the Ambition, Curriculum for Excellence and GIRFEC.
If you think you match the criteria given above, are of a cheerful disposition and enjoy being around children in the Early Years then we would very much like to hear from you.
Please contact Eilidh Scott (Nursery Manager) or Kathryn Hannah (Deputy Manager)
Hourly Rate: £14.04
Working Pattern: 40 hours spread out over 4 days with 1 day off per week (Flexible). Hours will be 8am-6pm. Contract will be until August 2027.
Start Date: Flexible by August 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: From £14.04 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
