Early Learning Practitioner (Full-Time)

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Scotland is looking for a dedicated Early Learning Practitioner to join their friendly team. This full-time role involves creating stimulating learning environments and promoting positive relationships in a vibrant setting. Candidates should have an HNC in Childhood Practice or equivalent, along with experience in Early Years. The position offers a chance to impact children's development and education positively.

Qualifications

• HNC in Childhood Practice or SVQ in Social Services 3 in Children and Young People (or equivalent).
• Experience of working within an Early Years setting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of national guidelines relating to pre-school education.
• Current SSSC registration or willingness to undertake the qualification.

Responsibilities

• Creating a stimulating learning environment.
• Promoting positive relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
• Safeguarding and promoting health, safety, and welfare of children.
• Making effective use of assessment reflecting individual child's needs.
• Using self-evaluation to identify areas for improvement.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD, training, and quality assurance activities.

Job description

We currently have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Learning Practitioner who would enjoy working as part of our experienced team in a lively and friendly environment.

The role will be split equally between our two sites working 35 hours per week between the hours of 7.45 am and 6.00 pm.

Main Responsibilities

Day-to-day tasks include working as part of a team with shared responsibilities for:

• Creating a stimulating learning environment which fosters creativity, curiosity and challenge.
• Promoting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues
• Safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of the children
• Making accurate and effective use of assessment reflecting the needs, interests and developmental stage of the individual child
• Using self-evaluation to identify areas for improvement.
• Demonstrating a commitment to on-going CPD eg training, weekly planning and monthly quality assurance/self-evaluation activities.

Ideal Candidate

Interested candidates should hold an HNC in Childhood Practice or an SVQ in Social Services 3 in Children and Young People (or equivalent). They should also have experience of working within an Early Years setting and be able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of all national guidelines and documents relating to pre-school education. They must also hold current SSSC registration or be willing to undertake the qualification.

Ideally, candidates will also hold a Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership or experience in Forest School/outdoor learning, this is desirable although not essential.

Interviews will take place w/c 5 November 2025.

We encourage early applications as the School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the closing date.

All posts are subject to Disclosure Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) check.