Early Years Practitioner

East Lothian Council; Whitecraig; On-site; Part time

Job summary

East Lothian Council is seeking an experienced early years practitioner to join their team in Whitecraig. This term time position emphasizes high quality child-centric care, motivation, and collaboration in a supportive educational setting. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a commitment to enhancing the nursery environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or equivalent.
• Registered with SSSC or must apply within 3 months.
• Evidence of additional learning in Early Learning and Childcare required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early years care and develop the nursery.
• Work effectively in an early years team.
• Meet the needs of children and their families.

Skills

Child centred service

High quality care

Motivation

Education

HNC in Early Education and Childcare

SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications in Childcare/Education

Job description

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £17.04 - £18.45

This is a 39-week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.

Days And Hours Of Work

Monday, 08:00-16:00

Tuesday - Thursday, 08:30-15:30

Friday, 08:30-12:30

To start 11th August 2025.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioners to join us at Whitecraig. We will soon be opening our new building with a fantastic new space for our nursery. We are looking for someone who is motivated to deliver high quality early years care and help develop the nursery as it grows. This is a term time position.

Job Details

To work as an effective member of an early years team delivering a high quality child centred service which meets the needs of children and their families.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ' East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications

You must be educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or hold SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications in Childcare/Education or equivalent and be able to evidence additional learning and knowledge of current practice and legislation in relation to Early Learning and Childcare.

SSSC registration

SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months.

PVG Membership

This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please Note

If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:

www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools

Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary and Secondary Schools

If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us .

If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an 'import data from my CV' function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.