Early Years Practitioner - Forthview Primary School

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

Job summary

Forthview Primary School in Edinburgh is seeking an Early Years Practitioner on a fixed-term contract until 29 June 2027. The post offers £30,188–£34,452 per year (pro rata for part-time and sessional) for a 36-hour week over 39 weeks. The role is regulated work with children and requires PVG scheme checks; overseas checks may apply. The City of Edinburgh Council is committed to equality and inclusion.

Applicants will be assessed on skills and experience, with flexible working considered.

Qualifications

• Role involves regulated work with children and PVG Scheme checks.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required for time spent outside the UK within the last 5 years.
• Employment offers subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - Fixed term until 29/06/2027
Forthview Primary School

Salary: £30,188 - £34,452 (pro rata for part time and sessional)
Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

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 page Our 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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