Early Years Practitioner - Gylemuir Primary School

Location: Gylemuir Primary School, Wester Broom Place, Edinburgh, EH12 7RT

Early Years Practitioner - Fixed Term until 26/06/2025

Gylemuir Nursery

Salary: £28,046 - £32,010 per year

Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

We are seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and committed Early Years Practitioner (EYP) to join our team. We value applicants who are supportive, creative, and happy, and who wish to help us foster these qualities. As Gylemuir Nursery operates year-round, the successful candidate will work flexibly across four shift patterns to meet the needs of individual children. The role involves contributing to the planning, facilitation, and evaluation of high-quality learning experiences.

Please ensure you meet the required qualifications and experience before applying, as applications from unqualified candidates cannot be considered. Refer to the attached documentation for specific requirements.

Regulatory and Background Checks

This position involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will be required to join or update their PVG Scheme membership. If you have spent three or more months outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be necessary. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce and aim to bring individuals with varied backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences into our organization.

Recruitment Approach

To enhance our organizational culture, we are adopting a behavioural and technical (skills-based) interview process instead of traditional competency-based interviews. This approach helps us assess your thinking and how you embody our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility in your work.

Additional Information

The salary range reflects the starting salary, with annual increases up to the top of the range. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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Note: Applications cannot be submitted online; please refer to the advert for further application instructions.