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 additional 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
Due to internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Room Senior to lead our early learners room for ages 3 to 5 years 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 3 to 5 years. You should also have sound knowledge of relevant curricula, current best practice, and children's development, as well as possessing good planning and observation skills. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, who is 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

. 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 the week beginning 15th September.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.95 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person