Nursery Practitioner - Temporary until 31 May 2026 - EC01479

Edinburgh College is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified person to take up the role of Nursery Practitioner on a temporary basis until 31 May 2026.

We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of working as part of a team within a childcare setting. The applicant should have a minimum of one year’s experience of working with children. We are looking for individuals with a genuine passion for the learning and development of children in the early years. We are particularly interested in people with a love of outdoor learning and forest schools experience.

Among other tasks, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• engaging in and supporting the daily running of the playroom
• acting as a mentor for student placements and new team members
• developing outdoor experiences and engaging in high quality outdoor learning experiences
• engaging in staff training and development
• taking an active role in sharing information and good practice
• supporting the delivery of in-house training courses

This position will be playroom based with a high level of outdoor practice.

• Applicants should possess an HNC or SVQ 3 (or equivalent) in Early Education and Childcare or Childcare Practice for a practitioner post
• Applicants must have a minimum of one years’ experience in a childcare setting,
• Applicants must be registered with the SSSC

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to BME groups, people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.