Day Nursery Jobs in Scotland & Nursery School Jobs in Scotland

Posted 18 hours ago Practitioner

Glasgow, Glasgow City 

Victoria Park Kindergarten
  • Full Time
  • £12.00 per hour

Operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in your area in conjunction with other staff. To keep a proper record of achievement file on your key children, for parents/carers on our Learning Journals System. Work with parents/carers of all children (including children with additional support needs) to ensure a smooth and full settling/integration in the setting. Support...

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Creche Assistant

Dunbar, East Lothian 

Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
  • Part Time
  • pro rata + gym & other benefits
  • £25,646 per annum

Creche Assistant Milngavie FWC | Childcare | Permanent | Part time £25,646.40 pro rata 12 hours per week We are looking for a Creche Assistant at our club, who will create a safe, secure and stimulating creche environment - one where children can explore their potential. You'll consider their physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development. You'll do it through play and education,...

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Early Years Practitioner

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire 

Banana Moon Day Nursery Bridge of Don
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • based on role and qualification level
  • £20,000 – £28,000 per annum

We are looking for caring, nurturing people that are dedicated to supporting children aged 0 to 5 years to come and join us in our beautiful Bridge of Don nursery. We are looking for the creative, driven, hardworking and in return you can help drive the nursery to excellence. We are hoping to find the imaginative, the inspired. Those that have the sleeves rolled up and dipped in shaving foam, sand,...

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Childcare Practitioner

Glasgow, Glasgow City 

Treehouse Nursery
  • Full Time or Part Time

Treehouse nursery is a nursery setting located within Uddingston, At Treehouse we are committed to the care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment and we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, passionate, reliable qualified staff member to join our expanding team! You must be an outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic person with the ability to have fun but who can also demonstrate...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Early Years Practitioner

Glasgow, Glasgow City 

Happitots Nursery Garrowhill
  • Full Time
  • Paid PVG and career opportunities
  • £12.70 per hour

Early Years Practitioner Required at: Happitots Garrowhill Full Time 40 Hours per week £12.70/Hr At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as an Early Years Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer: Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Early Years Practitioner

Perth, Perth & Kinross 

Thrive Perth Meadows
  • Full Time
  • Paid PVG and career opportunities
  • £12.70 per hour

Early Years Practitioner Required at: Corner House Perth! Full Time - 40Hrs/week at £12.70/Hr At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as an Early Years Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer: Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Early Years Practitioner

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire 

Happitots Nursery Cove Bay
  • Full Time
  • Paid PVG and Career opportunities
  • £12.70 – £13.00 per hour

Early Years Practitioner Required at: Happitots Cove Bay! 40 Hours Per Week From £12.70 to £13.00 Per Hour At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as an Early Years Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer: Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Early Years Practitioner

Dunblane, Stirling 

Dunblane Nature Kindergarten
  • Full Time
  • Paid PVG and career opportunities
  • £12.70 per hour

Early Years Practitioner Required at: Dunblane Nature Kindergarten! 40 Hours Per Week From £12.70 Per Hour At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as an Early Years Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer: Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Early Years Practitioner

Banchory, Aberdeenshire 

Corner House Nursery Banchory
  • Full Time
  • Paid PVG and career opportunities
  • £12.70 per hour

Early Years Practitioner Required at: Corner House Banchory! Full Time - 40Hrs per week Monday to Friday (inclusive) £12.70/Hr At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as an Early Years Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer: Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Early Years Practitioner

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh 

Thrive Teviot House Nursery
  • Full Time
  • Career Progression and Paid PVG and Referral Scheme
  • £12.35 – £13.25 per hour

Early Years Practitioner Required at: Thrive Teviot House Nursery! Full Time 40Hrs/week over 4 days - (Monday to Friday) £13.25 Per Hour If you join us on full time hours, you will receive a RIDACARD for anytime use, whether this is for your work commute, or social activities on behalf of us at Thrive! At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as an Early Years Practitioner...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Early Years Practitioner

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh 

Corner House Nursery The Grange
  • Full Time
  • Career Progression, Paid PVG
  • £13.25 per hour

Early Years Practitioner Required at: Corner House The Grange! Full Time £13.25 Per Hour If you join us on full time hours and are over the age of 21, you will get a RIDACARD for anytime use, whether this is for your work commute, or social activities on behalf of us at Thrive! At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as an Early Years Practitioner because to our children,...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Lead Practitioner

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire 

Happitots Nursery Cove Bay
  • Full Time
  • Paid PVG and career opportunities
  • £13.00 per hour

Lead Practitioner Required at: Happitots Cove Bay! 40 Hours Per Week (Either across 4 days or 5 days) £13.00 Per Hour At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as a Room Leader because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer: Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Nature Learning Lead

Glasgow, Glasgow City 

Kirkintilloch Nature Kindergarten
  • Full Time
  • Paid DBS and career opportunities
  • £13.00 per hour

Nature Learning Lead Required at: Kirkintilloch Nature Kindergarten! 40 Hours Per Week (Monday to Friday) £13.00 Per Hour At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as a Forest School Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer: Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Lead Practitioner

Paisley, Renfrewshire 

Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
  • Full Time
  • Career Progression, Free Work Essentials & Birthday Holiday!
  • £13.00 – £13.25 per hour

Lead Practitioner Required at: Happitots Glasgow Airport! 40 Hours Per Week £13.00 to £13.25 Per Hour At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as a Lead Early Years Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer: Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Lead Practitioner

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh 

Thrive Teviot House Nursery
  • Full Time
  • Paid PVG and Career opportunities
  • £14.00 per hour

Lead Practitioner Required at: Thrive Teviot House Nursery! 40 Hours Per Week £14.00 Per Hour (£29,198.40 Per Annum) If you join us on full time hours, you will receive a RIDACARD for anytime use, whether this is for your work commute, or social activities on behalf of us at Thrive! At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as a Lead Early Years Practitioner because to...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Lead Practitioner

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh 

Corner House Nursery The Grange
  • Full Time
  • Career Progression, Free Work Essentials & Birthday Holiday!
  • £14.00 per hour

Lead Practitioner Required at: Corner House The Grange! 40 Hours Per Week £14.00 Per Hour On a full time permanent contract, you receive a RIDACARD for anytime use, whether this is for your work commute, or social activities on behalf of us at Thrive! At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as a Lead Early Years Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Senior Lead Practitioner

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire 

Happitots Nursery Cove Bay
  • Full Time
  • Paid PVG and career opportunities
  • £13.50 per hour

Senior Lead Practitioner Required at: Happitots Cove Bay! 40 Hours Per Week - over 5 days 7.30am to 6pm Rate £13.50/Hr At Thrive, we always put our children first but we invest in you too as a Third in Charge because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer: Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional...

Posted 02 Feb 2026 Senior Nursery Practitioner

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh 

Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery
  • Full Time
  • £14.00
  • £14.00 per hour

We are looking for Senior Qualified Nursery Practitioners to work at our well-established fun and friendly Wee Gems Corstorphine. The ideal candidate must be qualified with a minimum SVQ/ HNC in childcare and education or someone that has a BA degree qualification in early years . The Wee Gems team have set a high standard for childcare, making Wee Gems a very strong contender in our sector. We as...

Posted 01 Feb 2026 Early Years Practitioner

Bishopton, Renfrewshire 

Happitots Nursery Erskine
  • Full Time
  • £12.70 – £13.00 per hour

Early Years Practitioner Required at: Happitots Erskine! Full 12.70 to £13.00 Per Hour (40Hrs/week) At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as an Early Years Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer: Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2...

Posted 01 Feb 2026 Bank Nursery Assistant

Glasgow, Glasgow City 

Pied Piper Nursery
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.21 – £14.41 per hour

Are you an experienced childcare professional looking for flexible hours in a supportive and inspiring environment? Whether you’re returning to Early Years, building your confidence, or seeking hours that work around your life then this flexible bank role at Pied Piper Nursery could be the ideal position. We are seeking a warm, reliable, enthusiastic Bank Practitioner to join our dedicated team. If...

Posted 01 Feb 2026 Bank Nursery Assistant

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh 

Murrayfield Nursery
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.20 – £14.42 per hour

Are you an experienced childcare professional looking for flexible hours in a supportive and inspiring environment? Whether you’re returning to the world of Early Years, building your confidence, or wanting to work around other commitments then this flexible bank role at The Murrayfield Nursery could be the perfect fit. We’re looking for a warm, reliable and enthusiastic Bank Practitioner to join...

Posted 01 Feb 2026 Bank Nursery Assistant

Bathgate, West Lothian 

Big Bird Nursery
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.21 – £14.93 per hour

Are you an experienced childcare professional seeking flexible hours in a nurturing and creative environment? Whether you’re returning to work, gaining confidence, or looking to work around other commitments then this flexible bank role at Big Bird Nursery could be for you. We’re looking for a warm, reliable and enthusiastic Bank Practitioner to join our friendly team. If you’ve got Early Years experience...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Qualified Nursery Team Leader

Livingston, West Lothian 

Wee Gems - Livingston
  • Full Time
  • £13.25
  • £13.25 per hour

We are looking for Senior Qualified Nursery Practitioners to work at our well-established fun and friendly Wee Gems Livingston. The ideal candidate must be qualified with a minimum SVQ/ HNC in childcare and education or someone that has a BA degree qualification in early years . The Wee Gems team have set a high standard for childcare, making Wee Gems a very strong contender in our sector. We as childcare...

Posted 29 Jan 2026 Creche Assistant (Bank)

Dunbar, East Lothian 

Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
  • Part Time
  • bank benefits
  • £12.00 per hour

Creche Assistant Milngavie FWC | Childcare | Bank | Ad Hoc £12.33 per hour Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. We are looking for a Creche Assistant at our club, who will create a safe, secure and stimulating creche environment - one where children can explore...

Posted 29 Jan 2026 Nursery Manager

Glasgow, Glasgow City 

Happitots Nursery Robroyston
  • Full Time
  • £36,000 – £38,000 per annum

Nursery Manager Required at: Happitots Robroyston! 40 Hours Per Week From £36,000 to £38,000 Per Annum We are looking for a Nursery Manager to join our amazing team at Happitots Robroyston As a Nursery Manager, you will provide high quality childcare to the local community and over-see the day to day operation of the nursery to the highest standards. At Thrive, we always put our children first but...

Posted 27 Jan 2026 Qualified EYO

Stirling 

Little Stars Nursery Stirling
  • Full Time
  • Performance based bonus

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified practitioner to undertake the...

Posted 26 Jan 2026 Creche Assistant

Dunbar, East Lothian 

Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
  • Part Time
  • pro rata + gym & other benefits
  • £25,646 per annum

Creche Assistant Milngavie FWC | Childcare | Permanent | Part time £25,646.40 pro rata 12 hours per week We are looking for a Creche Assistant at our club, who will create a safe, secure and stimulating creche environment - one where children can explore their potential. You'll consider their physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development. You'll do it through play and education,...

Posted 26 Jan 2026 Nursery Practitioner

Johnstone, Renfrewshire 

Abbey Nursery Houston
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • In house staff incentives are given.

We are looking for an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Abbey Nursery. Your role as a Nursery Practitioner within the organisation is a very responsible position, not only looking after the welfare and development of the children but also establishing a positive and supportive relationship with their parents/carers. The following is a description of the major responsibilities...

Posted 24 Jan 2026 Supply Nursery Assistant

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh 

Pilrig Children's Nursery
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £12.25 per hour

We are looking for Bank Staff members to work at our well-established fun and friendly Pilrig Nursery. The ideal candidate should be qualified with a minimum SVQ3/ HNC in childcare and education or willing to work towards. Our team have set a high standard for childcare, making Pilrig Nursery a very strong contender in our sector. We as childcare providers make a promise to our clients to offer a...

Posted 23 Jan 2026 Qualified Early Years Practitioner

Livingston, West Lothian 

Wee Gems - Livingston
  • Full Time
  • £12.60 per hour

We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner to work at our well-established fun and friendly children's nursery based in Livingston. The ideal Qualified Practitioner candidate should be qualified with a minimum SVQ/ HNC in childcare and education or someone that has a BA degree qualification in early years or education from either UK or overseas. Excellent further training and career progression opportunities...