Full-time | Competitive Pay & Benefits | Edinburgh
Key Requirements:
- Relevant childcare qualification (SVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or above) eligible for SSSC registration
- Proven experience in a nursery/early years setting with leadership or room-lead responsibility
- Strong knowledge of Scottish early years guidance and quality frameworks
- Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
- Genuine passion for children’s learning, wellbeing, and staff development
About the Role
Bright Sparks Nursery is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lead Nursery Practitioner to champion high standards of care, learning, and development for children aged 0–5. You’ll shape the learning environment, support practitioners, and help deliver exceptional early years experiences every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support practitioners to maintain outstanding child-centred care
- Plan and deliver high-quality, age-appropriate learning in line with Scottish guidance
- Monitor children’s progress and build strong partnerships with parents and carers
- Uphold Care Inspectorate standards, safeguarding, health & safety, and quality assurance
- Contribute to team development, reflective practice, and continuous improvement
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and supportive career progression
- Discounted childcare and paid birthday leave
- Paid training, development days, and company events
- Parking, uniform, overtime opportunities, and long-service awards
- Christmas & New Year closure and flexible working patterns
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £29,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- SVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or above (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
