At Little Bugs Nursery, we believe in creating a supportive, inspiring environment for both children and staff. If you are passionate about outdoor education and child development, we would love to hear from you.

We are always looking for dedicated, enthusiastic team members who share our commitment to outdoor learning and holistic child development.

Current Opportunities

Kindergarten Teacher

Location - Wild Bugs at Hopetoun Estate

Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm

Salary - £26,000 to £28,000 (depending on experience)

Staff-to-child ratio of 1:8 ensures meaningful interactions and quality learning experiences

This is a full-year post and not aligned to school term times as we also run holiday club provision

About the Role

Wild Bugs is not your typical kindergarten—and this is not your typical teaching post.

Set within the stunning grounds of Hopetoun Estate, our kindergarten stage offers a rich, outdoor learning experience where children explore, discover, and grow through play in our beautiful walled garden and surrounding natural spaces. We are seeking a fully qualified Primary Teacher who is passionate about early years education and thrives in an outdoor environment.

This is a full-year position and not a term-time role, making it ideal for someone seeking consistency and continuity in their practice across the entire year.

This role is ideal for someone who believes learning should be child-led, experiential, and rooted in nature—not confined to four walls.

What Makes This Role Different

At Wild Bugs, teaching looks and feels different:

• You will be outdoors every single day, in all seasons
• Learning is play- and place-based, not desk-based
• Planning happens organically through observation and interaction
• You’ll have the freedom to shape learning experiences while naturally meeting Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Early and First Level benchmarks
• The environment is your classroom—whether that’s the garden, woodland, or open landscape

This is a role for educators who want to step away from rigid structures and embrace a more meaningful, child-centred approach to teaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early years education aligned with CfE Early and First Level
• Plan and assess learning through daily observations and responsive teaching
• Build strong, open relationships with parents through regular communication
• Develop and adapt engaging outdoor learning environments within our walled garden
• Support children’s development through play, exploration, and inquiry
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inspiring outdoor setting

About You

• Fully qualified Primary Teacher (essential)
• Registered (or eligible for registration) with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS or SSSC)
• Strong understanding of early years education and CfE frameworks
• A genuine passion for outdoor learning and nature-based education
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round
• Creative, flexible, and responsive in your teaching approach
• Excellent communication skills with both children and families
• Enthusiastic about stepping outside of traditional classroom models

A Final Word

If you’re looking for a conventional classroom role, this isn’t it.
But if you’re an educator who wants the freedom to teach creatively, connect children with nature, and deliver the curriculum in a truly engaging and organic way—Wild Bugs could be exactly what you’ve been searching for.

To apply, please send your CV to louise@littlebugs.co.uk