Early Years Practitioner - Lauder Primary School

Scottish Borders Council; Lauder; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking a part-time Nursery educator to join their team at Lauder Primary School. The role involves contributing to childcare and education in the Nursery class while ensuring compliance with childcare standards. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a commitment to providing quality education and care for children, registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Qualifications

• At least one relevant qualification in childcare required.
• Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) required within 3 months.
• Experience, CPD records highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of childcare and education.
• Take part in other appropriate duties as required.

Skills

Childcare and education

Communication

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice

SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7

SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development

Job description

Location: Lauder Primary School Allanbank Gardens Lauder, TD2 6AD

Salary: £28,689.33 - £30,988.83 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Grade: 6C

Contract Duration: Temporary until 20/04/2026 or earlier return of post holder

Hours: 17.5

This job has been re-advertised and now closes on 2nd July 2025.

Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 35.00/37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.

Role Purpose

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

Job Details

Grade: 6C

Hourly Rate: £15.72 - £16.98

Salary: £28689.33 - £30988.83 pro rata per annum (Term Time Only)

Contract Duration: Temporary until 20/04/2026 or earlier return of post holder

Hours: 17.5

This job has been re-advertised and now closes on 2nd July 2025.

Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 35.00/37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.

Role Purpose

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

Essential

At least one of the following qualifications: HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 / SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development 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 Louisa Scully by telephone on 01578 722346 or by email 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.