Early Years Practitioner
Summary
Early Years Practitioner in a Glasgow nursery providing full-time childcare and education, planning activities and supporting development under the Scottish Curriculum.
📍 Bright Horizons Bishopbriggs Nursery
💷 Salary: £29,619
Are you a passionate and qualified Early Years Practitioner looking for a rewarding full-time role where you can truly make a difference every day? Do you want to be part of a supportive, inspiring team that puts children at the heart of everything they do?
At Bright Horizons Bishopbriggs, our culture is built around our HEART values – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. We believe in creating an environment where you can be yourself, grow your career, feel valued, and have the opportunity to shape young minds during their most important years of development.
Why Join Us?
✨ Competitive salary of £29,619
✨ 40% childcare discount for your first child
✨ Enhanced parental leave
✨ 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
✨ Option to purchase additional annual leave
✨ Pension scheme
✨ Financial and wellbeing support, including 24/7 virtual GP access and early access to wages
✨ Excellent training and professional development opportunities at every stage of your career
✨ Access to a dedicated careers coach to help you achieve your goals
*Subject to T&Cs
About the Role
As a full-time Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care and education for our children. Working alongside a dedicated team, you will create stimulating learning experiences, support children's development through the Scottish Curriculum, and help every child reach their individual milestones.
Your responsibilities will include:
🌟 Planning and delivering engaging activities that inspire curiosity and learning
🌟 Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
🌟 Supporting children's emotional wellbeing, development, and independence
🌟 Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive
🌟 Contributing to the smooth running of the nursery and maintaining high standards throughout the setting
What We're Looking For
✅ Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
✅ Experience working with young children in a nursery, childcare, or early years setting
✅ A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✅ Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
✅ A positive, enthusiastic, and caring approach
If you're ready to bring your energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to a nursery where children and colleagues thrive together, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and start your next exciting chapter with Bright Horizons Bishopbriggs. 🌈💙
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including a PVG check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
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We look forward to receiving your application!