Early Years Practitioner - Currie Primary School Nursery Class

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

Job summary

Currie Primary School is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to provide engaging learning experiences for children. The role involves working in a nursery that promotes a play-based approach, fostering curiosity and global citizenship. The successful candidate will join a diverse team and must complete necessary background checks.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act.
• Join or update PVG Scheme membership.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, engaging learning experiences.
• Foster curiosity and teach adaptable skills.

Skills

Respect

Integrity

Flexibility

Job description

Location: Currie Primary School, 59 Curriehill Rd, Edinburgh, EH14 5PU

Early Years Practitioner

Currie Primary School

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

Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks

Currie Primary Nursery is located in the South West of Edinburgh within Currie Primary School grounds. It has a designated site and can accommodate 64 children. The nursery features two large open-plan rooms and a spacious outdoor area used daily by children.

We adopt a Play-Based Learning approach, responding to pupil voice through responsive planning to enhance learning and teaching in line with A Curriculum for Excellence. Our goal is to provide high-quality, engaging learning experiences that foster a love of learning.

We encourage children to be individuals aware of themselves and others, developing as global citizens. We promote curiosity and teach adaptable skills for an ever-changing world. Our strong partnerships with parents, carers, partner services, agencies, and the wider community reflect our commitment to our school Mission, Vision, and Values.

This role 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 or update their PVG Scheme membership and may require an Overseas Criminal Record Check if applicable. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all staff feel valued and can thrive. We value diversity in our workforce, believing it enriches our organisation.

To enhance our organisational culture, we are shifting from a competency-based interview process to a behavioural and technical skills-based approach. This will help us assess how you think and how you embody our values of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility in your work.

Our salary range reflects starting salaries and increases annually until it reaches the maximum. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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