St Margarets Nursery & Preschool

Unfortunately, Famly is currently experiencing technical issues. They have identified the problem and are working to resolve it as quickly as possible.

As a result, some information on the app today may be incorrect or missing, including sign in/out times, food logs, observations and other daily updates. Please don’t worry if anything appears inaccurate.

Our staff team will be keeping written records throughout the day and will provide a full handover at collection time. If there is anything you would like to know before then, please contact the nursery on 0131 667 0778 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

✨ Goodbye Until 2027 ✨

This week we say goodbye and a very special good luck to our wonderful Parent Co-ordinator, Laura, as she begins her maternity leave.

Laura has been a valued and much loved part of St Margaret’s Nursery & Pre-school for the past 10 years. Her dedication, warmth, organisation and support for our families have made a lasting impact on everyone.

We send all our love and best wishes to Laura and her husband Max as they prepare to welcome their baby - you both will be amazing parents! We are very much looking forward to meeting the newest member of their family in May. 👶🏼🍼🤍✨

We are hiring Early Years Practitioners

✨Starting from £29,500 per year ✨

What are the benefits of working with us?

☀️ 33 days of annual leave pro rata. We do not deduct the Christmas closure from your entitlement, all staff gain an extra weeks annual leave!
💰 Over time is paid time & a half of hourly rate.
🍓Free food for all staff, including breakfast, lunch & snacks.
⭐️ Star of the month winners win £100 voucher of their choice.
👶🏼 up to 50% off childcare.
🎄Closed from Christmas Eve and over New Year to allow you to spend time with family/friends.
💭 Mentoring system for all employees.
🚗 Free parking for all staff.
☕️ Free teas, coffees & refreshments for all breaks.
💖 Free feminine & hygiene products in all bathrooms.
🧑‍🎓 Paid contributions towards further qualifications at university, expanding your knowledge.
🐣 Staff appreciation gifts throughout the year for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Christmas, & many other celebrations.
🥂 Team bonding days/nights out are fully paid by the company, including Christmas night out each year - VIP Glitter ball tickets.
👩🏻‍🍳 Full-time chef, kitchen assistant, professional cleaners every evening 7pm-11pm, maintenance, finance admin, lunch support covers, receptionist and management team to allow you to give your full attention to the children in your care.

If you would like more information, please feel free to give us a call on 0131 667 0778 or send us your CV by email to [email protected] or apply on Indeed. We look forward to hearing from you!📧☎️

✨ Nursery Cook (Maternity Cover) – Now Hiring! ✨

St Margaret's Nursery & Pre-school is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team at our Craiglockhart Avenue nursery as a Cook on a maternity cover basis.

This role is perfect for someone eager to develop their skills or build a career in a nurturing culinary environment. You’ll enjoy sociable, family-friendly hours, working Monday to Friday with no evening or weekend shifts. 🥗🍎🍽️

More information about the role and our employee benefits can be found on Indeed.
https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bc2033b6e8afd186

If you’d like to apply or have any questions, please contact us on 0131 667 0778 or send your CV directly to [email protected]
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✨We are hiring for our Craigmillar Park and Craiglockhart Avenue Nursery!✨

All Early Years Practitioners - Starting from £29,500
All Senior Practitioners - Starting from £31,616

What are the benefits of working with us? See below!
- 33 days of annual leave pro rata. We do not deduct the Christmas closure from your entitlement, all staff gain an extra weeks annual leave.
- Over time is paid time & a half of hourly rate.
- Free food for all staff, including breakfast, lunch & snacks.
- Star of the month winners win £100 voucher of their choice.
- Company card with 40% discount on all food & drink in selected bars & restaurants in Edinburgh. Including Newsroom, Burgers and Beers, Pipers Rest and more.
- up to 50% off childcare.
- Closed from Christmas Eve and over New Year to allow you to spend time with family/friends.
- Free parking for all staff.
- Free teas, coffees & refreshments for all breaks.
- Free feminine & hygiene products in all bathrooms.
- Paid contributions towards further qualifications at university, expanding your knowledge.
- Staff appreciation gifts throughout the year for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Christmas, & many other celebrations.
- Team bonding days/nights out are fully paid by the company, including Christmas night out each year - VIP Glitter ball tickets.
- Full-time chef, kitchen assistant, professional cleaners every evening 7pm-11pm, maintenance, finance admin, lunch support covers, receptionist and management team to allow you to give your full attention to the children in your care.

If you would like more information, please feel free to give us a call on 0131 667 0778 or send us your CV by email to [email protected] or apply on Indeed. We look forward to hearing from you!

https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=st+margarets+nursery+edinburgh&l=&from=searchOnHP&vjk=eea534566a3d6e1b&advn=681859791530362

🎃👻 We hope you all had a wonderfully spooky Halloween weekend! 🕸️🕷️
A huge thank you to our amazing practitioners for their fantastic effort — and to all the children who dressed up, you were absolutely fang-tastic! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🧟‍♀️

We loved seeing all the creativity and Halloween spirit! 💜🧡

A huge thank you to all the parents and carers who popped in this morning for a chat, a hot drink, and a treat! ☕🍰 We had such a lovely time together, and it was wonderful to start the day with so many smiles. 💚

We’ll be here again tomorrow morning, and due to the fun we had today, we’re adding an extra morning on Thursday too! 🎉

Come along and see Chantelle in the reception between 8–9am for your morning treat, and don’t miss out on Stacey’s delicious sprinkle truffles! Stacey has joined us today for a keeping in touch day from maternity leave, and both staff and children were so happy to see her back. 💕

☕💚 You're Invited! Join Us for Our Macmillan Coffee Morning! 💚☕

We’re excited to be hosting a Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning in our nursery reception at Craigmillar Park, and we’d love to see our nursery parents and children’s families there!

Tuesday 30th September & Wednesday 1st October, 8:00-9:00am

Come along, grab a cuppa, enjoy some tasty treats, and help us raise money for an incredible cause. Every sip and slice makes a difference. 💪

It’s the perfect way to start your day, meet other parents, and support Macmillan’s excellent work together.

💚 Together, we can make a big difference, one coffee at a time!

Craiglockhart setting TBC ✨

Big smiles, messy hands, and lots of laughter! Our little ones had the best time exploring the brand new nursery at Craiglockhart Avenue 🌸🌱 The new outdoor resources are already a big hit!