Early Years Practitioner: Play-Pedagogy & Nursery/Primary 1

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting an Early Years Practitioner for Lorne Primary School in Edinburgh on a permanent basis. The role is full-time (36 hours/week, 39 weeks/year), initially based in Primary 1 to support play pedagogy, with rotation into our Nursery team from August 2027.

PVG scheme checks are required, and there may be an Overseas Criminal Record Check depending on recent overseas residence. We value diversity and inclusion in our staff.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, experienced candidate to join our Early Years team.
• Permanent full-time position based initially in Primary 1 classroom.
• Support the delivery of play pedagogy.
• Rotation between Nursery and Primary 1 learning environments.
• PVG Scheme checks and overseas criminal record check where applicable.
• Commitment to equalities and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of play pedagogy in Primary 1.
• Rotate between Nursery and Primary 1 learning environments over time.
• Work with teachers and support staff to nurture learners.
• Ensure inclusion and positive relationships with families.

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting an Early Years Practitioner for Lorne Primary School in Edinburgh on a permanent basis. The role is full-time (36 hours/week, 39 weeks/year), initially based in Primary 1 to support play pedagogy, with rotation into our Nursery team from August 2027.

PVG scheme checks are required, and there may be an Overseas Criminal Record Check depending on recent overseas residence. We value diversity and inclusion in our staff.