Early Years Practitioner - Bun-Sgoil Taobh Na Pairce (Parkside Primary School) - EDN30658

City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant Gaelic Medium Nursery. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire young minds and foster bilingualism in a warm and welcoming school community. As part of a nurturing team, you will create playful learning environments and support children's Gaelic language journey. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a lasting impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Annual salary increases

Inclusive workplace

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education and Gaelic language.
• Experience in creating engaging learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, playful learning environments.
• Support children's Gaelic language development.
• Promote bilingualism and cultural awareness.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Bilingualism Promotion

Cultural Awareness

Education

Relevant Early Years Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Position: Early Years Practitioner

Location: Bun-Sgoil Taobh Na Pairce (Parkside Primary School)

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

Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

About the Role

Are you passionate about early childhood education and seeking to work in a warm and welcoming school community? Our vibrant Gaelic Medium Nursery is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our nurturing setting. 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!

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, playful learning environments
• Support children's Gaelic language development
• Promote bilingualism and cultural awareness

Additional Information

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

Please ensure you meet the required qualifications and experience before applying, as detailed in the attached documentation.

Regulatory and Recruitment Details

This post is 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. If you have spent 3 or more months outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

Our Commitment

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We are adopting a new interview approach focusing on behavioral and technical skills to better assess candidates' suitability and approach to work, aligned with our core behaviors: Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility. More information is available on Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council.

Additional Notes

Our salary range reflects starting salaries with annual increases until the top of the range. We are open to flexible working arrangements. Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs for updates.