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Posted 29 July, 2026

Early Years Practitoner

Cadzow Nursery School
Hamilton, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

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Early Years Practitioner

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Location: Cadzow Nursery School

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About You

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Do you believe every child deserves the very best start in life?

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Are you passionate about learning through play, building meaningful relationships, and helping children grow in confidence every day? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued and every day brings something new?

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If so, we'd love to hear from you.

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About Cadzow Nursery School

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At Cadzow Nursery School, we believe childhood should be filled with curiosity, kindness, laughter and opportunity. We create a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe to explore, families feel welcome, and our team feel proud of the difference they make.

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Everything we do is guided by our values of Independence, Equality, Friendships, Confidence, Progression, Choice, Respect and Individuality. These values shape every interaction and every learning experience we provide.

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About the Role

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This role is about much more than caring for children. You'll help shape their earliest experiences by creating engaging learning opportunities, supporting their development, celebrating their achievements and building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

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What We're Looking For

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We're looking for someone who is:

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  • Warm, caring and nurturing.
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  • Passionate about early years education.
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  • Positive, proactive and reliable.
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  • Calm under pressure with excellent communication skills.
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  • A supportive team player who shares our values.
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  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing.
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What You'll Be Doing

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  • Providing high-quality care and learning experiences.
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  • Planning and delivering engaging play-based activities.
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  • Observing and supporting children's learning and development.
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  • Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
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  • Promoting children's confidence, independence and wellbeing.
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  • Maintaining a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment.
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  • Following safeguarding, health and safety procedures at all times.
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What You'll Bring

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  • A recognised Early Years qualification (or willingness to work towards one where appropriate).
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  • A genuine passion for working with young children.
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  • Knowledge of child development and early years practice.
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  • A caring, flexible and positive approach.
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Why Join Us?

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When you join Cadzow Nursery School, you become part of a supportive team that values collaboration, celebrates success and encourages professional growth. Together, we make a lasting difference to children's lives by giving them the very best start.

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We'd Love to Hear From You

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If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to receive your application.

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Please submit:

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  • Your CV
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  • A cover letter telling us why you'd like to join Cadzow Nursery School
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  • A completed application form (where applicable)
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Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding

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Cadzow Nursery School is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. We celebrate diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, PVG membership and the appropriate pre-employment checks.

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