Job Description

Amcol Scotland Ltd are committed to the care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment and are seeking to recruit an Early Years Practitioner at Firtrees Nursery. Firtrees Nursery is a purpose-built establishment registered to provide care for 288 children and is located in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for the learning and development of children through the planning and preparation of stimulating learning experiences in line with national documents. The successful applicant will provide care and support while promoting independence in our young learners.

This is a full-time position and candidates will be required to work Monday - Friday from 8am - 4:30pm, with one late night per week (9:15-6:00pm).

Applicants

must

possess a relevant qualification to be considered for this role such as HNC Childhood Practice, SCQF Level 7 in Social Services Children and Young People or NNEB, as required by the SSSC for registration purposes.

This position is subject to membership of the SSSC and PVG Scheme.

Responsibilities

Develop a careful and creative program suitable for pre-school children Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.)to teach children Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.) Organise sleep and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times Track children's progress and report to parents Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche Collaborate with other educators Maintain a clean and tidy playroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

Proven experience as an early years educator with young children Excellent understanding of national guidance and documents Familiarity with health and safety procedures within nurseries Excellent communication and instructional skills

Information about us

Amcol Scotland Ltd provides high quality childcare across four nurseries in Lanarkshire and Glasgow.

We have a warm and welcoming environment and our staff are dedicated to making everyone's nursery experience special.

Successful candidates will have access to benefits such as discounted childcare, a contributory pension scheme, full access to our Employee Assist Programme from day 1 and regular training opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,040.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift No weekends
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

PVG (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Reference ID: EYPFT0625