Early Years Practitioner - Forest Kindergarten Newbattle Site - EDN30623

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation as an Early Years Practitioner. This role at the Forest Kindergarten involves creating a supportive and enriching environment for children, focusing on their development and well-being. You will be part of a team that values diversity, integrity, and respect, fostering a positive workplace culture. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional growth, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners. If you're passionate about early years education and ready to embrace new challenges, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education and working with children.
• Knowledge of behavioral and technical assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early years education and care.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and welfare regulations.

Skills

Early Years Education

Behavioral Assessment

Regulated Work with Children

Education

Childcare Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Early Years Practitioner
Forest Kindergarten, Newbattle Site

Salary: £28,046 - £32,010 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 18 per week
Schedule: Wednesday 8am-4pm, Thursday 8am-4pm, and Friday 8am-11am

This post involves 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. If an individual has 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. You will need to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and start date will depend on the satisfactory outcome of these checks.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, included, and able to perform at their best. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce with varied values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds.

As part of our efforts to enhance our organizational culture and create a positive working environment for the people of Edinburgh, we aim to select candidates based not only on skills and experience but also on their approach to work.

To support this, we are shifting from a traditional competency-based interview process to one focused on behavioral and technical (job-specific skills) assessments. This new approach will help us understand how you think and how you incorporate Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility into your work practices.

More information can be found on our Our Behaviours web page.

Our salary range reflects the starting salary and will typically increase annually until it reaches the top of the range.

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

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