Early Years Practitioner - Dalry Primary School - EDN30705

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Edinburgh seeks an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join a nurturing environment. The role involves working with children, supporting their transition to Primary 1, and contributing to an inclusive workplace. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Must meet required qualifications and experience.
• Regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the early years team.
• Involvement in transition and play pedagogy from Nursery to Primary 1.

Job description

Job Description

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Position: Early Years Practitioner - fixed term until 08/05/2026

Location: Dalry Primary School & Nursery

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

Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks

Dalry Primary School & Nursery is a diverse and multicultural primary school & nursery located in the city centre of Edinburgh, approximately a 5-minute walk from Haymarket Station. The school has a strong inclusive ethos, supported by a wide range of partnership services and agencies, enhancing the work and wider life of the school & nursery. Our nursery currently delivers 1140 hours with a capacity of 64 pupils.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Early Years Practitioner (EYP) to join our positive and nurturing environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the wider early years team, with potential involvement in transition and play pedagogy from Nursery to Primary 1.

Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:00 to 16:00, Friday 08:00 to 14:30

Qualifications and Experience: Please ensure you meet the required qualifications and experience before applying. Refer to the attached documentation for specific requirements.

Regulations: This position involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment checks.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all staff feel valued and able to perform at their best. We value diversity in experience, background, and beliefs, which enriches our organization.

Our recruitment process is evolving from competency-based interviews to a behavioral and technical skills approach, allowing us to better assess how candidates embody our core behaviors: Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility. More information can be found on Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council.

Our salary range typically reflects the starting salary, with annual increases until reaching the top of the range.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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