Early Years Practitioner – Join Our Growing Team
Locations: Elgin
Contract: 1 Year Temporary, Full Time (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday rota)
Salary: £13.45 – £14.45 per hour
(Final band determined post-probation based on qualifications, experience, and performance)
Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026
Are you a passionate and qualified Early Years Practitioner who truly understands the intrinsic value of play and high-quality interactions?
Do you want to be part of an award-winning nursery group that genuinely values its people and invests in their growth?
We offer rich, in-house CPD through our dedicated training and development team, alongside opportunities to learn from leading voices in early years such as:
- Trisha Lee (Helicopter Stories)
- Anna Ephgrave (Planning in the Moment)
- Julie Fisher (Interacting or Interfering?)
- Influences from thinkers such as Peter Gray and Rusty Keeler, shaping our approach to play, autonomy, and outdoor environments
If you’re someone who:
- Gets excited about supporting children to reach their full potential in a holistic and authentic way
- Values strong partnerships with families and being part of a thriving nursery community
- Loves the outdoors and embraces learning beyond four walls
…then we’d love to hear from you.
Your Benefits Package
We take care of our people so they can take care of our children, so our people actually enjoy every day (yes, even Mondays).
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Work-Life Balance
- Extended holiday allowance based on length of service
Perks & Tech
- Bike to Work scheme
- Tech at Work scheme
Proven Success & Development
- Low staff turnover
- Clear development pathways
- Internal training, community days & conferences
- Cross-nursery support, collaboration & events
If you’re ready to be part of a team that values quality, connection, and continuous growth, apply now and help us create meaningful early childhood experiences every day.
Please be aware applications must be made via our website to comply with safer recruitment guidelines https://stramash.org.uk/work-with-us/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.45-£14.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
