Early Years Practitioner (30hpw) (Fixed Term until 02 July 2026), Ben Wyvis Primary School - HG[...]

Highland Council; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to deliver high-quality early learning and childcare services. The role requires a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education for qualified applicants. Unqualified candidates must work towards certification. Teamwork skills and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) are essential. The position is fixed term until July 2026, with a salary ranging from £19,568 to £23,791 depending on qualification.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Childcare and Education (HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3) for qualified roles.
• Unqualified workers must work towards a recognised qualification within an agreed timescale.
• Relevant Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration is required.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Ben Wyvis Primary School
Hours: 30 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term until 02 July 2026
Salary: £19,568 - £21,431 (Unqualified) £21,735 - £23,791 (Qualified)

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

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Contact Person: Catriona McDowall 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.

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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 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.

Unqualified workers employed as Early Years Practitioner- unqualified 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 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.

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.