First Step are currently recruiting for Relief Early Years Practitioner

Current Opportunities

Relief Early Years Practitioner

£12.60 per hour

Held in high regard, First Step Nursery seeks to offer high quality early learning experiences with nurturing child care provision which meets the needs of young children and their families. Our long-established nursery in Musselburgh is set in the heart of our local community and caters for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years.

We are looking for a reliable, highly motivated individual to cover periods of staff absence both planned and at short notice. The post holder will have previous experience working in Early Years. As a Relief Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in ensuring continuity of care in staff absence, and strive to support the early years team to deliver the best possible early learning and childcare for children

A relevant practitioner qualification (HNC/SVQ 3 in Early Learning and Childcare etc.) and post qualification experience is essential for this post.

The post is subject to membership of the PVG scheme, SSSC Registration and satisfactory references.

In return we offer:

· The Real Living Wage of £12.60 per hour + holiday pay

· Continuous Professional development

If you would like to join our team at First Step, an application pack can be obtained by emailing us at info@firststepmusselburgh.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 16th September 2025

Scottish Charity No. SC028891 Company Limited by Guarantee No SC194542

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Board Member Opportunities

First Step Community Project is a charity which, plays a crucial role in the development and support of young families in East Lothian. The Project provides Early learning and Childcare for under 5s, as well as educational, vocational and social development opportunities for parents and carers. First Step also provides outreach services for families experiencing a period of difficulty in their lives.

Board Members

We are looking to expand membership of our Strategic Board, to develop the strategic direction, support the Project's aims and objectives and ensure good governance. If you can devote some time and are motivated to assisting us we would welcome your application.

We would be particularly interested in hearing from enthusiastic and caring individuals with skills, experience and knowledge in any of the following areas:

• Business Development

• Fundraising and identification of funding streams

• Human resource management

• Academic / research within the Early Years and Family support

• Legal expertise

• Social media, marketing, digital marketing and PR

It would be beneficial if potential Board Members have an understanding of or involvement in the charity sector, however this is not essential.

Board membership is voluntary and unpaid and meet 6 times a year. Learning and development opportunities exist for all Board members, including full induction training.

Please send an initial expression of interest to the address below with details of relevant skills and experience.