Early Childhood Practitioner, Riverside Primary School Early Learning Centre, Perth

Perth and Kinross Council; Perth; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Perth and Kinross Council is seeking an Early Childhood Practitioner to join Riverside Primary School. This part-time position (12.5 hours weekly, term-time only) focuses on providing care and education to children, emphasizing communication and relationship-building skills. Candidates should have an appropriate qualification in Childcare and the ability to work flexibly within a supportive team environment. The successful applicant will be dedicated to enhancing children's development and wellbeing, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere.

Benefits

6 days public holiday plus discretionary days

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Hold an appropriate qualification in Childcare or equivalent.
• Eligibility to register with SSSC.
• Experience working within Early Years is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and education for young children in a learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Meet the individual needs of children in accordance with early years standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Teamwork

Flexibility

Understanding of child development

Education

HNC, SCQF level 7 or equivalent in Childcare and Education

Job description

Location: Riverside Primary School and Early Learning Centre Argyll Road North Muirton Perth, PH1 3BB

Salary: £8,773 - £9,398 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 12.5 hours per week

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Early Childhood Practitioner - PKC12867
£8,773 - £9,398 (12.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Riverside Primary School Early Learning Centre, Perth

We are looking for a practitioner who is enthusiastic, able to work from their own initiative and are responsive to the needs of all children.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Interviews will be held in person.

Skills & Experience Required

For the role of Early Childhood Practitioner, you should hold an appropriate qualification e.g. SNNEB, NNEB, HNC, SCQF level 7 equivalent or SVQ 3 in Childcare and Education or SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People, as well as have the eligibility to register with SSSC.

The ability to work in a team is essential and a flexible approach to working with young children is required.

You should have a good understanding of child development and milestones and ideally you will have experience of working within Early Years.

• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) , if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Wendy Taylor on 01738 474196 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.