Early Years Practitioner - Duns Primary School - SBO10516

Scottish Borders Council; Duns; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council in Duns is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for Duns Primary School. This temporary role runs until 2 April 2027 and involves contributing to childcare and education in the ELC setting, with duties as required.

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 19 November 2026. Applicants must have at least one of: HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education or SNNEB/NNEB with CPD in the last 5 years.

Qualifications

• At least one of the listed qualifications is required.
• SSSC registration within 3 months of appointment is mandatory and maintained throughout employment.

Skills

Early years education

Childcare

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education

SNNEB/NNEB with CPD (last 5 years)

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - Duns Primary School - SBO10516

Contract Duration: Temporary until 02/04/2027

Interviews to be held Thursday 19th November 2026

Role Purpose

You will contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and take an active part in other appropriate duties as required.

At least one of the following qualifications:

• HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education
• Applicants with an SNNEB/NNEB may be considered where they can evidence a record of on-going CPD during the past 5 years

All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Ross Maunder at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

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