Links Nurseries Ltd is a private limited company which runs a well respected group of three nurseries in East Lothian, Edinburgh and Aberdeenshire. We provide flexible, high quality childcare and learning for children aged 0 to 5 years. Our employment package includes:
- competitive rates of pay
- 5.6 weeks of annual leave and 4 paid public holidays (pro rata for part time)
- additional leave awarded for long service after 3, 6 and 9 years
- heavily discounted childcare for all staff with nursery age children
- cycle to work tax benefit scheme
- our nurseries close between Christmas and New Year
- training opportunities
- employee retail discount scheme
- free health and wellbeing counselling service
We are currently recruiting for a part time, permanent qualified Nursery Practitioner or assistant for lunch cover to join the team at our East Lothian nursery, located in the quiet coastal town of Musselburgh. The nursery is set in a large spacious building, with well resourced playrooms, dining areas, and sleep rooms. Our building also has free flow access to attractive garden areas and a large staff room with kitchen facilities. The nursery is served by local buses and ample on street parking is available for staff travelling by car.
In this role your main responsibilities will be to set up for and help serve morning and afternoon snack, set up for and help serve lunch, and provide cover for staff breaks in our playrooms over the lunchtime period. This position will be for 25 to 30 hours each week spread over five days a week Monday to Friday, and will cover the snack and lunch time periods.
Candidates will preferably hold a childcare qualification or be prepared to work to gain a suitable qualification on the job. Nursery experience is also preferred, although candidates who have working experience with children in other settings such as afterschool clubs, will also be considered. Candidates should be able to build a rapport with children quickly, be flexible and work well as part of a team, and have good communication skills. We are also looking for candidates who are reliable, responsible, with a practical, pragmatic approach.
Candidates qualified to HNC/SVQ level 3/SCQF level 7or equivalent in childcare are eligible to be paid £13.75 per hour, failing which the rate of pay is £12.71 per hour for age 21 and over, and £10.85 per hour for aged 18 to 20.
If you are interested in this position please submit an up to date CV including a short paragraph highlighting why you are a good candidate for the role. If you indicate you have working experience with children, please ensure you detail your experience on your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £13.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):
- How many years experience of working with children do you have? Please make sure this experience is shown on your CV.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
