Job Description

Links Nurseries Ltd is a private limited company which runs a well respected group of three nurseries in Edinburgh, East Lothian, and Aberdeenshire. We provide flexible high quality childcare and learning for children aged 0 to 5 years. Our employment package includes:

competitive rates of pay 5.6 weeks of annual leave and 4 paid public holidays (pro rata for part time) additional leave granted for every 3 years of service heavily discounted childcare for all staff with nursery age children training opportunities cycle to work tax benefit scheme employee retail discount scheme free health and wellbeing counselling service we close between Christmas and New Year
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Room Senior to lead our baby room for ages 0 to 18 months in our Edinburgh nursery, City and Little City, located in the leafy and quiet suburb of Greenbank EH10 near Morningside, Edinburgh. The nursery is set over two large spacious buildings, each with well resourced playrooms, dining areas, sleep rooms and sensory areas. Each building also has free flow access to attractive garden areas and large staff rooms with kitchen facilities. The nursery is served by local buses and ample on street parking is also available for staff travelling by car.

The successful candidate will be qualified in childcare and have good experience of working with nursery age children, preferably those aged 2 years and under, and have sound knowledge of relevant curricula. You will also have excellent communication skills, be motivated, professional and passionate about working with and supporting our children and their families.

Candidates must be qualified to SVQ level 3/SCQF level 7/HNC level in childcare to be eligible to apply for this post

. A sound knowledge of children's development and knowledge of current best practice is also required. Some supervisory experience is preferred but not essential.

The role involves leading on the day to day running of your room, and on the planning, evaluation, observation and recording of children's experiences within your room, attending to the daily care and development needs of your children, and leading on promoting positive professional relationships within your team and with service users. This is a full time position from 7.30 am until 6 pm four days a week, with a floating day off.

To apply please submit an up to date CV and a short covering letter highlighting your suitability for the role. Shortlisted applicants will be called for interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,016.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift No weekends
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person