Join our team
City and Little City Nursery is a part of Links Nurseries, which currently employs around 110 members of staff across its three nurseries in Edinburgh, Musselburgh, and Balmedie. We are very proud of our teams, who are enthusiastic, committed professionals striving to deliver the highest quality early years care and education to our children. We are always keen to hear from those who think they have what it takes to pursue a career with us, especially if you are:
- a qualified childcare professional, or currently undertaking childcare training or willing to undertake training;
- someone who works well in a team and understands the importance of supporting colleagues;
- flexible and open to new developments;
- above all, committed, enthusiastic, conscientious and hard working with a passion for childcare.
If you would like to enquire about possible vacancies at any of our nurseries, please use the contact details below to send us your CV, or if you would like more information, please call one of our managers for an informal chat about employment opportunities.
- City and Little City Nursery in Edinburgh – Cara Ross on 0131 446 0088, email manager@city-nursery.co.uk
- Links Nursery Musselburgh – Carol Smith on 0131 665 0008, email manager@linksnursery.co.uk
- Links Nursery Balmedie – Laura Laird on 01358 743094, email manager@linksnurserybalmedie.co.uk.
What you can expect
Working for Links Nurseries has many benefits including:
- competitive rates of pay;
- access to an employee pension scheme which we contribute funds to on your behalf as employer;
- contracts which are flexible. As well as full time 40 hour positions we have many part time positions which are built around employee family circumstances, as well as bank staff/supply roles and a few term time positions;
- a comprehensive induction programme over the first few weeks and months of your employment supported by your line manager, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities;
- promotion opportunities. We aim to recruit internally for senior positions where possible. Our teams include positions such as Learning and Education Officer, Third-in Charge, Assistant or Trainee Deputy Manager, and Assistant or Trainee Room Supervisor, as well as the more traditional roles of Manager, Deputy Manager and Room Senior. We will also support you to gain additional qualifications where necessary to further your career.
- a very generous childcare package, should you have children of nursery age and wish them to attend one of our nurseries.
- access to the cycle to work scheme.
- access to a free employee telephone counselling service.
- all our nurseries close between Christmas and New Year.
- additional leave for long service.
Current Vacancies
March/April 2025
City & Little Nursery is recruiting for full time qualified nursery practitioners to work 40 hours over four days a week within Monday to Friday. Interested candidates should send a CV and short covering letter to nursery manager Cara Ross at manager@city-nursery.co.uk explaining why they are a good candidate for the role.
Links Nursery Balmedie is also currently recruiting for full time qualified nursery practitioners. Unqualified candidates with experience with children or graduates looking for a change in career may also be considered for interview. These roles are for 4 days within Monday to Friday from 7.30 am until 6pm, with a floating day off. To apply please email your CV and a short covering letter to nursery manager Laura Laird at manager@linksnurserybalmedie.co.uk or telephone her on 01358 743094.