Early Years Practitioner 2 (30 hpw), Durness Primary School - HGH18901

Highland Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in the UK is seeking an Early Years Practitioner 2 to join their team at Durness Primary School. This permanent role offers 30 hours per week to deliver high-quality early learning and child care services. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications, including a recognized Childcare and Education certification, to provide essential care for young children and support their families. Additional skills in Food Handling and First Aid are beneficial. Apply online for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Childcare and Education required.
• SSSC registration necessary or agreement to register.
• Qualifications in Food Handling and First Aid advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Childcare and Education

Food Handling

First Aid

Education

HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3

SSSC Registration

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Early Years Practitioner 2
Location: Durness Primary School, Lairg
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £20,893 - £22,880

Post holder must be qualified or fully experienced

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

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Contact Details: John Naples-Campbell / Aileen MacDonald Tel: [phone]

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

Please APPLY ONLINE.

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 people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

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

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Those employed as Early Years Practitioner- qualified should hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education. (For example HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3) and will be paid on grade HC0535.

The Early Years Practitioner is required to hold a relevant Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration or agree to apply to SSSC to register as a practitioner. On taking up
the post, the Early Years Practitioner should register with the SSSC.'
If they are already registered and their employment with Highland Council means a change of employer they must inform the SSSC of any changes.

Qualifications in Food Handling and First Aid would be advantageous.