Early Years Practitioner (3 roles) Fixed-Term, 1 Year from August 2026

Job Description

We are seeking to recruit suitably qualified and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our talented Early Years team, from August 2026.

Our Early Years Practitioners have a responsibility, in close conjunction with teaching staff, for the delivery of the curriculum, children’s development and progress, development and learning through play, support for children and families, resources and ethos.

This opportunity has arisen due to an extension of our childcare provision and will work with the new Head of Nursery and existing early years team.

We have the following positions available from August 2026:

Monday to Friday 7.30am-12.35pm (Fixed-Term, until June 2027)

Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.00pm (Fixed-Term, until June 2027)

Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.00pm (Fixed-Term, Maternity cover, until December 2027)

Main Responsibilities:

Please see attached full job description for details.

Ideal Candidate:

• Be registered/ be eligible for registration as a Practitioner with SSSC
• Qualified to SVQ Level 3 or HNC (or equivalent) in an appropriate, childcare-related subject
• Enthusiasm, resilience and warmth with a commitment to the Heriot’s ethos.
• Thorough knowledge of current safeguarding practices and legislation in a nursery environment
• Previous experience working within a school setting is preferable but not essential
• Proven experience of working effectively as part of a team in a Nursery environment
• Previous experience of liaising with parents regarding all aspects of their child’s nursery experience, addressing concerns and escalating any issues to the nursery teachers as appropriate

Additional Information:

Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults,under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidateswill be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applicationsfrom all sections of the community.

Package Description:

• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Family friendly policies (Including Personal Emergency Leave Days)
• Continued professional development opportunities
• Travel to work schemes
• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Employee Assistance programme, including 24/7 counselling helpline and high street, supermarket, and general retail discounts
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, who are committed to upholding the school’s ethos. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.