Early Years Practitioner - James Gillespie's Primary School

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

Job summary

A leading council in Edinburgh is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner for a fixed-term position at James Gillespie's Nursery. The role involves working with children, supporting the nursery team, and contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The successful candidate will be committed to fostering a positive work environment and will undergo necessary background checks.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Early Years Practitioner or similar role.
• Ability to join the PVG Scheme or undergo checks.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in a nursery setting.
• Support the nursery team and contribute to a positive environment.
• Participate in behavioral assessments and embody core values.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Experience with children

Behavioral assessment skills

Job description

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Ref no: EDN30725

Published: 20/05/2025

Closes: 02/06/2025

Location: James Gillespies Primary School, Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 1BD

Early Years Practitioner - Fixed Term

Until 19/12/2025

James Gillespie's Primary School

Salary: £28,046 - £32,010 (pro-rata for sessional)

Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

James Gillespie's Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery team. The nursery team includes an EYO, four EYPs, and an EYA. The nursery is supported by the DHT and has capacity for 32 pupils.

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

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

As part of our efforts to improve our organizational culture and create a positive work environment for Edinburgh's community, we aim to recruit individuals not only for their skills and experience but also for their approach to work.

We are transitioning from a competency-based interview process to one focused on behavioral and technical skills relevant to the role. This approach helps us assess how you think and how you would embody our core behaviors of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility in your work.

Our salary range typically reflects the starting salary, with annual increases until the top of the range is reached.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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