Early Years Practitioner - Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare - EDN30755

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

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking experienced Early Years Practitioners for fixed-term roles at Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare. Candidates will support children's development and create enriching learning experiences in a new community-focused setting. This role requires effective communication and teamwork skills, along with a commitment to inclusivity and child welfare.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Skilled at enhancing children's learning experiences.
• Effective team member contributing to the ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Support children to become confident and capable individuals.
• Create meaningful experiences and spaces for children's learning.
• Work shifts within the hours of 07:45 to 18:00, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child Development

Inclusivity

Education

Relevant Early Years Qualification

Job description

Job Description

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Early Years Practitioner - fixed term until 30/06/2026
Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare

Salary: £28,046 - £32,010
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare opened in August 2024. This exciting new centre provides high-quality learning experiences for children and families as part of the MacMillan Hub, a community-focused, collaborative location offering services through partnerships with North Edinburgh Arts and the relocated Muirhouse library.

We are recruiting experienced Early Years Practitioners for fixed-term roles. The successful candidates will be passionate about supporting children to become confident, capable individuals and helping them reach their full potential. They will be skilled at enhancing children's learning and development, supporting children to lead their own learning, and creating meaningful experiences and spaces in our new setting. Effective team members who communicate well and contribute positively to our ethos and values are essential.

We have two positions available, with fixed-term end dates of 08/02/2026 and 30/06/2026. Please specify on your application which position(s) you are applying for.

The role involves shift work within the hours of 07:45 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, including some late shifts on a rotational basis.

Important: Ensure you have the required qualifications before applying, as detailed in the attached documentation. Applications without the necessary qualifications will not be considered.

This post is regulated work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check. If you have spent more than three months outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment checks.

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

To support our goal of improving our organizational culture, we are adopting a new interview approach focused on behavioral and technical skills, emphasizing our core behaviors: Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility. More information is available on Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council.

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