Join The Healthy Steps or My Second Home Team!
Here at Healthy Steps Nursery & My Second Home our teams are extremely important to us and is part of our family!
If you're looking to work at a nursery that puts its team first, then this is the place for you!
About Healthy Steps Nursery & My Second Home
Children thrive in our nurseries, where we prioritise their social, emotional, and cognitive development. Our educators are passionate about creating rich learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child.
We accommodate and embrace difference and diversity and our goal is to promote the physical, social, emotional, health and cognitive development of each child.
Through interactions with other children and educational materials, your child will learn about the world while forming friendships that could last a lifetime.
About Our Teams
We continually invest in our team and provide opportunities to further their knowledge and development which maintains their motivation, commitment, and enjoyment. This could be through long-term qualification routes, short courses, or in-house training.
Our team is recruited not only for their qualifications but also for their caring and nurturing nature, ensuring that all of our children are cared for in a professional and understanding way. We provide a balance of staff - employing all ages, experiences, cultural backgrounds, and genders, presenting positive role models for all the children in our care, and creating an atmosphere of inclusion and diversity.
Our team is highly qualified in all aspects of early years education including SVQ/HNC Level, up to Degree level. We continually invest in our team and provide opportunities to further their knowledge and development which maintains their motivation, commitment, and enjoyment. This could be through long-term qualification routes or short courses or in-house training.
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Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Company Values are at the heart of everything we do. After all, you wouldn’t want to work somewhere that had different values and beliefs than you, would you?
Family - Means everything and we’re all here to support each other.
Communication - Is vital to delivering a quality service and the effectiveness of our team.
Contribution - To our team, our families and the local community.
Responsibility - To take ownership, lead when needed and be a positive role model for every child in our care.
Customer Service - Always providing the best quality service to everyone including our team.
Benefits Of Working At Healthy Steps Nursery & My Second Home
Competitive Salary
4 day working week
£250 sign-up bonus
Generous childcare discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Annual performance/time-keeping bonus paid in December in time for Christmas
Be part of a strong, successful team who are valued and well-supported
2-for-1 savings on almost all UK restaurant chains
Regular team building events paid for by the company
Travel Opportunities
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Healthy Steps: Qualified Practitioner
Passionate about early childhood education? Ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners?
At Healthy Steps Nursery, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Qualified Practitioner who shares our passion for nurturing children and creating a supportive, child-led environment. We’re more than just a childcare provider—we’re a community that values creativity, growth, and the well-being of both our children and staff. If you’re ready to be part of something truly special, we want to hear from you!
Why This Role is Different:
✅ Be part of a supportive, dynamic team—collaborating with like-minded practitioners who thrive on shared knowledge and experiences.
✅ Continuous professional development—we provide you with the tools to grow and innovate, ensuring your career reaches new heights.
✅ Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum—create a stimulating, child-led learning environment where every child is empowered to lead their own learning.
✅ Work-life balance—enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a four-day workweek to help you stay refreshed and motivated.
Who We’re Looking For:
✔ Passionate about early years education and creating engaging learning experiences for children aged 0-2 years.
✔ A strong team player—someone who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment.
✔ Motivated and proactive—someone who is always looking for ways to improve and bring fresh ideas to the table.
✔ A caring and positive disposition—ready to nurture the young minds in your care and help them reach their milestones with love and dedication.
What We Offer:
✔ Competitive salary—we reward your experience and dedication.
✔ Generous childcare discounts—because we believe in making childcare accessible for you and your family.
✔ £250 sign-up bonus—an exciting welcome to our team!
✔ Career progression opportunities—advance within our supportive team to leadership roles if that’s your goal.
✔ Workplace wellness perks—enjoy monthly massages, well-being workshops, and team-building events to ensure your personal and professional growth.
✔ Free food during training and events, plus recognition awards for your hard work!
Requirements:
HNC/SVQ in Social Services and Young People or equivalent (essential).
Member of the PVG Scheme (required).
Good written English and a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word (training provided).
A true love for working with babies aged 0-2 years.
Excellent communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: 4-day workweek, Monday to Friday (7:45 am – 6:00 pm)
Location: In person at Healthy Steps Nursery, Glasgow
Let’s Build Something Amazing Together!
If you’re passionate about early childhood education and ready to make a difference in the lives of our children, apply now! Healthy Steps Nursery offers a supportive, creative, and rewarding workplace where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
👉 Apply Today and join a team that truly cares!
We’ll be in touch within 48 hours to discuss the next steps, including a meet & greet with our team and a tour of our centre.
Baby Room Practitioner
Are you passionate about nurturing the earliest stages of life? Do you find joy in working with babies and toddlers, guiding them through their exciting journey of growth?
If you take pride in helping little ones reach their milestones with genuine love, you might be the perfect fit for our team.
At Healthy Steps Nursery, we're looking for a Child Development Practitioner to join our growing team!
If you meet the following...
- Thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Hold an HNC/SVQ qualification or equivalent in Social Services and Young People and be a member of the PVG Scheme.
- Excellent communication skills and a happy, proactive disposition.
- A true love for working with babies aged 0-2 years.
- Good written English and basic knowledge of Microsoft Word (training provided).
Then we want to hear from you NOW!
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