Early Years Practitioner - Davidson's Mains Primary School

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

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting an Early Years Practitioner for Davidson’s Mains Primary School Nursery. You will contribute to high-quality early years education and care, aligning with council policies and PVG requirements.

We offer a 36-hour week on a 52-week contract, with shifts between 7:50 am and 6:00 pm on a rota. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be supported through pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide a service that aligns with best practice in education and care for children and young people.
• Meet children’s individual needs and those of their families to enable everyone to achieve their potential.
• Promote a stimulating environment balancing education and care.
• Work as an effective team member in line with Council policies and Education Department goals.

Job description

Early Years Practitioner
Davidson’s Mains Primary School Nursery

Salary:£30,188 - £34,452
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

Working hours between 7.50 am and 6.00 pm on a rota basis

At Davidson’s Mains Primary School Nursery, we pride ourselves on constantly striving to provide the best possible education for young children.

The Early Years Practitioner we are looking for will provide a service that aligns with good practice in the education and care of children and young people, in accordance with the policies and systems set by the Council, the Education Department, and the Care Inspectorate. They will work as an effective team member, promoting a stimulating environment that balances education and care for children and young people. Meeting children’s individual needs and those of their families, enabling everyone to achieve their potential.

Our nursery is open from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, the successful candidates will be required to work between 7.50 am and 6.00 pm on a rota basis.

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. Anunconditional 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 anassessment 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 pageOur 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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