Early Years Practitioner

Nursery – First Class

Salary – £27,996 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Aberdeen

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.

Bright Horizons First Class is a high‑quality early years nursery providing exceptional care and education for young children. As part of the wider Bright Horizons family, First Class combines a nurturing, home‑from‑home environment with an evidence‑based early years curriculum designed to support each child’s individual development.

The nursery places strong emphasis on wellbeing, safety, and learning through play, encouraging children to build confidence, curiosity, and key life skills in a supportive and inclusive setting. Experienced practitioners work closely with families to create positive partnerships that support every child’s early learning journey.

With carefully designed learning spaces, a focus on continuous improvement, and a commitment to giving children the best possible start in life, Bright Horizons First Class provides a trusted, stimulating, and caring environment where children can thrive.

Our Benefits

• £27,996 per annum

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child *T&C Apply

• Enhanced parental leave

• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. 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

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 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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We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to help.