Early Years Practitioner (11 hpw), Kilchoan Primary School, Acharacle - HGH19100

Highland Council; Eckington; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their team at Kilchoan Primary School, providing a high-quality early learning and childcare service. The role requires collaboration with colleagues to support young children's development, ensuring a flexible approach that meets family needs. Both qualified and unqualified applicants are welcomed, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years Practitioners should hold a recognized qualification in Childcare and Education.
• Unqualified workers must work towards a relevant award.
• Must hold or be willing to apply for registration with the SSSC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a flexible, high-quality early learning and childcare service.
• Meet the needs of young children and their families.
• Work effectively as a member of a team.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

HNC

NNEB

SVQ 3

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Kilchoan Primary School
Hours: 11 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £6,896 - £7,554 (Unqualified) - £7,660 - £8,389 (Qualified)

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

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Contact Person: Lyndsay Bradley, Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

Job Purpose: To work as an effective member of a team, delivering a flexible, high-quality early learning and childcare service that meets the needs of young children and their families.

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The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, successful candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders.

Requirements

Qualified Early Years Practitioners should hold a recognized qualification in Childcare and Education (e.g., HNC, NNEB, SVQ 3) and will be paid on grade HC0535.

Unqualified workers employed as Early Years Practitioners will be required to work towards one of the above awards within an agreed timescale and will be paid on grade HC0435.

The Early Years Practitioner must hold or be willing to apply for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Upon taking up the role, registration with the SSSC is required.