Early Years Practitioner - Lorne Primary School - 11555_1758106157

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Edinburgh is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to work part-time at Lorne Primary School Nursery. The role involves supporting early education for a small nursery group. Candidates must have SSSC registration and a passion for working with children, ensuring a nurturing and engaging environment. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in young learners' lives.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be SSSC registered with full PVG.
• Experience working in a nursery or early years environment is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a nurturing environment for 20 pupils.
• Support the full-time staff in daily nursery activities.
• Engage with children in play and learning experiences.

Skills

SSSC registration

Experience with young children

Ability to work in diverse settings

Job description

Early Years Practitioner
Lorne Primary School Nursery

Salary: £29,173 - £33,287 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)

Hours: 16 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Overview

Lorne Primary School require an Early Years Practitioner on a job-share basis to assist in their small nursery of 20 pupils. Candidates must be SSSC registered with full PVG.

Hours and Work Pattern

• Wednesday – 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm (4 hours)
• Thursday – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (with 30 minute unpaid break) (8 hours)
• Friday – 8:00 am – 12:00 noon (4 hours)

Context

Lorne Primary School is a non-denominational primary school which opened on 21 February 1876 and serves an area of North-East Edinburgh. The catchment includes Local Authority housing, private housing and private lets. The current roll in P1–7 is 133 pupils across 7 classes and a Nursery class with a current roll of 20. Twenty-four different home languages are represented, with 43% of learners having English as an Additional Language. The nursery comprises an EYO, one full-time EYP, one job-share EYP post and an EYA. The school is part of the Leith Academy Learning Community, along with Hermitage Park, Leith and Craigentinny Primary Schools. The building includes multiple classrooms, a Nursery, a Library / Learning Hub and other spaces used by support staff and external providers.

Pre-employment checks

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. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of these pre-employment checks being satisfactory.

Diversity and culture

We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued and included, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to us as an organisation.

Interview approach

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture, we are moving to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach for interviews to assess how you would bring our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your work. More information on Our Behaviours is available within the Council’s materials.