Early Years Practitioner - Bun-Sgoil Taobh Na Pairce (Parkside Primary School)

Location: Bunsgoil Taobh na Pìrse Parkside Primary, 139B Bonnington Rd, Edinburgh, EH6 5NQ

Early Years Practitioner

Employer: Bun-Sgoil Taobh Na Pàirce (Parkside Primary School)

Salary: £28,046 - £32,010 (pro-rata for sessional)

Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Are you passionate about early childhood education and seeking to work in a warm and welcoming school community? Our vibrant Gaelic Medium Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our nurturing environment. At Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, we celebrate Gaelic culture, music, and song to foster a love of learning through an immersive Gaelic language experience.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to inspire young minds, create engaging and playful learning environments, and support children in their Gaelic language journey. If you are enthusiastic about promoting bilingualism and want to make a lasting impact on our learners, we would love to hear from you!

Join us in creating a space where every child can flourish. Apply now and be part of something special!

Working Hours and Language Considerations

The working hours for this role are 8:15-16:30 (13:15 on Fridays). English speakers will also be considered.

Requirements

Please ensure you have the required qualifications and experience before applying. Refer to the attached documentation for detailed requirements, as applications lacking these will not be considered.

Regulatory and Background Checks

This position involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. Candidates who have spent over 3 months outside the UK in the last 5 years will require an Overseas Criminal Record Check. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all staff feel valued, included, and empowered to perform at their best. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce with various backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences.

Interview and Assessment Process

We are transitioning from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioral and technical skills assessment to better understand how you approach work and embody our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility.

Additional Information

Our salary range reflects the starting salary with annual increases up to the top of the range. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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Applications cannot be submitted online; please refer to the advert for further application details.