Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Early Years Practitioner
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Nursery – First Class
Salary – £29, 619 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Aberdeen
Hours - Full Time
Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”
We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our First Class nursery.
At Bright Horizons First Class, you’ll be part of a warm, supportive team that’s passionate about giving children the very best start in life. As part of the Bright Horizons family, you’ll benefit from high professional standards, excellent training, and clear career progression—while working in a nurturing, inclusive environment where your contribution truly matters.
We value our people, support your wellbeing, and provide opportunities to grow, develop, and make a meaningful difference every day. If you’re passionate about early years education and want to feel supported, inspired, and proud of where you work, Bright Horizons First Class is the place for you.
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Our Benefits
- £29,619 per annum
- Childcare discount of 50% for first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 31 days annual leave. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
- Pension
- Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
- Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
Subject to T&Cs
The Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.
What We’re Looking For
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
- Strong understanding of the Scottish Curriculum
- Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers
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Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including a PVG check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!
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Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!
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