Job Description

Location:

Based in Edinburgh, with regular travel to Musselburgh and Aberdeenshire

Salary:

Circa 30 to 32k (depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours:

40 hours per week, worked over 4 days Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.00pm with a floating day off

About Us

Links Nurseries Ltd

is a well-established group of three nurseries located in Edinburgh, East Lothian, and Aberdeenshire. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, flexible childcare and early learning for children aged 0 to 5 years. Each of our settings is purpose-designed with well-resourced playrooms, large garden areas, and excellent staff facilities in peaceful neighbourhoods.

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a proactive, knowledgeable, and experienced early years professional (or recently qualified primary teacher) to take on the role of

Learning & Education Officer

and lead on educational practice across our group.

Working closely with our Area Manager and Nursery Management Teams, you will lead on educational practice, planning, and curriculum development across all three settings. Your role will support and mentor room seniors and wider staff teams to ensure the delivery of a rich, child-centred early learning experience that meets national standards and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Support the planning and implementation of a broad and balanced Early Years curriculum Work with representatives from local authority partners to ensure robust and compliant delivery of early years education Create and maintain a nurturing, positive learning ethos across all settings Support, give direction and feedback on curriculum planning in all playrooms Train and mentor staff teams in best practice in planning, observing and evaluating children's experiences Conduct and report on monthly audits of room planning and staff observations Advise management teams on curriculum development and contribute to improvement planning Ensure children's wellbeing, care, and educational needs are consistently met Work both on the floor alongside teams and on curriculum documentation, planning and developing high quality staff interactions Lead on ASN including attending child planning meetings and providing support to staff and parents on support plans and working with outside agencies

This Role Might Suit:

A recently qualified primary school teacher, deputy manager, or nursery manager with a strong interest in pedagogy and improving the quality of children's learning experiences and environments.

You Will Have:

A relevant qualification: GTCS registration, BA/PDA in Childhood Practice (SCQF level 9) or equivalent At least 2 years' recent experience in a nursery or school setting Strong knowledge of Scottish Early Years frameworks, curriculum and pedagogy Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills A flexible, hands-on approach and ability to work across multiple locations Excellent IT, written communication, and administrative skills A positive, supportive leadership style that inspires confidence in others Driving licence

What We Offer:

Salary of 30,000-32,000 depending on experience 5.6 weeks annual leave + 4 paid public holidays Additional leave awarded for long service Closure between Christmas and New Year Heavily discounted childcare Contractual sick pay after 1 year of service Training and development opportunities Cycle to Work scheme Employee retail discount scheme Free wellbeing and counselling support service
Please submit your

CV and a covering letter

outlining your suitability for the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift No weekends
Work Location: In person