Early Years Practitioner - Pinkie St. Peter's Primary School - EAL11836

East Lothian Council; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Musselburgh is looking for an early years team member to deliver high-quality childcare services. The role requires relevant qualifications in Early Education and Childcare, as well as SSSC registration. The position offers a competitive hourly salary of £17.72 - £19.19 and is temporary until 10th August 2026, with working hours Monday to Wednesday. This is an excellent opportunity to develop in your career and contribute to a new nursery.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level in childcare or equivalent.
• SSSC registration is essential.
• PVG membership required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an early years team.
• Deliver high quality child-centred services.
• Meet the needs of children and families.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Childcare knowledge

Education

HNC level in Early Education and Childcare

SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £17.72 - £19.19
This is a 52-week non-sessional post i.e. it will include working during the school holidays.

Temporary until 10th August 2026.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday & Tuesday, 08:45-15:45
Wednesday, 08:15-15:45
To start asap.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join a growing team and develop in their Early Years Career. We are looking for someone who will help us continue to deliver high quality early learning and childcare in an environment where all children have the opportunity to flourish and progress to the best of their abilities.

The successful candidate will be part of the team establishing exciting new practice in a brand new purpose built nursery building.

This position is being re-advertised, previous unsuccessful applicants need not re-apply.

Job Details

To work as an effective member of an early years team delivering a high quality child centred service which meets the needs of children and their families.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
You must be educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or hold SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications in Childcare/Education or equivalent and be able to evidence additional learning and knowledge of current practice and legislation in relation to Early Learning and Childcare.

SSSC registration
SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary and Secondary Schools

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