Early Years Practitioner - Craigour Park Primary School

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council advertises an Early Years Practitioner for Craigour Park Primary Nursery Class in Edinburgh. The post is a part-time, 12.5-hour week during 39 weeks, with a pro rata salary of £30,188–£34,452.

The role involves supporting early years education and care for children, in a collaborative, inclusive setting. Applicants must meet the stated qualifications, and PVG checks are required.

Qualifications

• Please ensure you have the required qualification(s) before applying.
• This post is regulated work with children; PVG Scheme checks are required.
• Overseas Criminal Record Checks may be needed if you have spent time abroad.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the care and education of children in the nursery.
• Support children to reach their full potential in a nurturing environment.
• Work within two playrooms and a large garden, collaborating with colleagues.

Job description

Early Years Practitioner
Craigour Park Primary (Nursery class)

Salary: £30,188 - £34,452 (pro rata for part time and sessional)
Hours: 12.50 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where learning and sharing experiences are valued and bring about positive change?

Craigour Park Primary Nursery Class is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner who is passionate about Early Years to contribute to the care and education of our children, supporting them to reach their full potential.

At Craigour Park Nursery Class our vision is to promote a safe, secure and nurturing learning environment in which children become caring, responsible, enthusiastic and supportive individuals.

Our Nursery opened in January 2003 and consists of two playrooms and a large garden. We provide fully funded spaces for 60 children aged between three and five years old across our Willow and Oak rooms.

Working pattern (12.5 hours)

Thursday 8am-4pm Friday 8am-1pm

Please note - You must ensure that you have the required qualification(s) before you apply, so please refer to the attached documentation for requirements, or we will be unable to consider your application.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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