Our Staff
Waterfront Nurseries’ staff are all highly trained and qualified in caring for children. The nursery’s most recent HMiE report (2006) commended staff for their effectiveness in developing and supporting children’s learning.
In order to maintain this level of quality, childcare standards and performance are continually monitored and all staff have the opportunity to participate in continual professional development and training throughout the year. Regular team meetings and in-house training further promote a feeling of team spirit and encourage staff to feel proud of the important role they play in your child’s development.
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Management
Lynn Muir
I am the manager of Waterfront Nursery. I originally studied Childcare and Education in Kilmarnock College and then went on to complete my degree in Childhood Studies at the University of Paisley, graduating in 2001. I am passionate about Early Years Education and have a specific interest in the Child at the Centre and the Curriculum for Excellence programmes. I have two children who have both attended the nursery and have had a great experience here.
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Administrative
Margaret Gordon
I started at Waterfront Nursery in 2006 but have worked at the College since 1986. As nursery Co-ordinator I meet and greet everyone who comes into the nursery, and help answer any questions they may have.
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Teaching
Jennifer Caird
I'm the Pre-school Teacher here at The Waterfront Nursery. I started working in the nursery in 2004. I am currently based in Pre-School but also spend time in the Ante-pre-School room. I work with all children aged 3-5 on Literacy and Numeracy.
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Senior
Ann Sibbald
I’m a nursery practitioner, I’ve worked for Waterfront Nursery for nearly 10 years now (since it was based in Telford Colleges’ old building) - my daughter attended the Pre-school room. Children still enjoy learning in our caring environment, just like she did.
Karen Thomson
I am a Senior Nursery Practitioner. I have worked at Waterfront Nursery over two years. I completed my HNC 11 years ago.
Lisa Watt
I have worked at Waterfront Nursery since August 2001, having previously been a student on placement at the setting. I am a Senior practitioner, qualified in HNC in Childcare & Education
Sheree Blaik
After qualifying with an S.N.N.E.B I started work in the nursery in November 1987.
Over my career I have taken on many different roles within the Nursery, including Acting Manager and Deputy. I have been involved in many different projects, developing literacy and garden play.
Currently I am working out with the rooms assisting with the Development of the Nursery through assisting with different projects, and evaluation of practice.
My special interests are with Heuristic play and home reading sacks.
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Staff
Maxine Shearer-Carr
Karen Russell
Samantha Pardue
Nathalie Griffin
I hold an Honours BA in Art and First Class Honours Post Graduate Diploma in Education. I have taught for many years at Secondary, Primary and Adult Education settings before coming to Waterfront Nursery. I began working here in January 2010.
Sally Marshall
Rowie Bennett
I have an NNEB qualification in childcare and other qualifications in different fields.
I was a Thomson children’s Rep for 7 years travelling the globe and learning languages.
I moved to Edinburgh and started working at Waterfront in 2007. I have a daughter who attends the nursery and like me enjoys every minute.
Nicola Turnbull
I am qualified at level 2 & 3 in childcare. I have worked at Waterfront since April 2011, I enjoy working with all different ages of children.
Julie Donaldson
I started at Waterfront nursery in March 2010. I am a Nursery practitioner, qualified at SVQ level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
Dorota Kubaszczyk
I joined the Waterfront nursery in April 2011. I gained my qualifications in Poland- SBVQ 4 and Bachelor Degree in child care. I also studied at Telford College to complete my qualifications in Child Care for children under 3.
I have completed Challenging behaviour and Autism Spectrum Disorder courses and other important courses, to make sure that I keep up to date in developments within the easy years childcare.
I am registered with the SSSC and committed to continuing my CPD.
I am a mum and my son attends Primary school.
Lucy McDonald
Donna Hogg
Francisco (Curro) Martin
I started working at the Waterfront nursery in 2010 and have enjoyed my time. I am currently working towards my SVQ level 3 in Childcare and Education.
Rhona Munro
I qualified in 2003 as a Nursery practitioner and gained many years’ experience working in a nursery setting. I started working at the Waterfront Nursery in 2011
Ann Forrest
Meghan Clarke
Ann Menzies
I started at waterfront in 2008 and have experience various periods of time in all rooms. Prior to this I worked for several years in a variety of community centres and after school groups before gaining my SVQ level 3 through joint placements in Aberdeen.
Emma Lang
I have been working at Waterfront Nursery for 6 years. I hold an HNC and PDA in Childcare and Education. I look forward to more happy years here.
Hayleigh Thomson
I started working at waterfront nursery in October 2006. I am a qualified Nursery Practitioner. The Waterfront nursery is a great place to work and I am very happy to be part of such a great team.
Jillian Lonnie
I am a qualified Nursery Practitioner and Started at waterfront in 2006. I currently work in Ante-Pre School and enjoy it very much. My son also attends the Nursery and is so happy here.
Kelly Mason
I have worked as a Nursery practitioner at Waterfront since June 2007.
I qualified after completing the HNC Early Education and childcare at college. I have been working in different childcare settings since leaving school, including nurseries, holiday clubs and after school groups.
Laura James
I have worked at the nursery for 3 years. I am a fully qualified Nursery Practitioner and work in Baby Room 2. I find my job really rewarding.
Louise Hay
I joined waterfront as a support worker in the summer of 2008, I qualified in October 2010 and I am currently based in the Pre-school room.
Mhairi McGaw
I started at Waterfront Nursery in October 2007 as a Support worker, whilst working here I successfully completed my SVQ level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development and qualified in 2009. I have worked within most rooms and age groups in the nursery and I’m currently based within the Pre-school room.
Natasha Munro
I’ve worked at the nursery for 5 years. I am a fully qualified Nursery Practitioner and work in Baby Room 2. I really enjoy working with children.
Nicki Hutchison
I am a qualified Nursery Practitioner with a SVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education. I have worked in the nursery for 9 years.
Nicola Scott
I am a qualified Nursery Practitioner who started in the nursery in 2006. I currently work in the Ante-Pre School room and thoroughly enjoying it. Both my children have grown up through the nursery and have had great experiences.
Runbeer “Pip” Singh
I’ve worked as a registered childminder for 16 years. I am now a Nursery Support Worker in Baby Room 2 working with ages 3 to 18 months and really enjoying it.
Susan Su
I have worked at Waterfront since May 2008. I am currently studying for my SVQ level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development and will complete it in October 2012. I am currently working in the Tweenie room.