Early Years Practitioner - Sighthill Primary School - 12824_1765383814

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

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to work at Sighthill Primary School. This role involves facilitating high-quality play for children indoors and outdoors, supporting those in high deprivation areas, and contributing positively to the school’s atmosphere. The ideal candidate will join the PVG Scheme and hold a registration with SSSC. A competitive salary with annual increases and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration without conditions with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children.
• Practice qualification as noted in the attached job profile.
• Must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate high-quality play indoors and outdoors.
• Support children in an area of high deprivation and promote social justice.
• Contribute to the school’s improvement journey.

Skills

Eligibility for registration with SSSC

Experience in Day Care of Children

Job description

Early Years Practitioner – Sighthill Primary School

Salary: £29,173 – £33,287 (pro‑rated for sessional). Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional.

Requirements

• Eligible for registration without conditions with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children.
• Practice qualification as noted in the attached job profile.
• Must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check; a valid Overseas Criminal Record Check is required if you have spent 3 months or more out of the UK in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Work across the nursery or P1 to facilitate high‑quality play both indoors and outdoors.
• Support children in an area of high deprivation, promoting principles of nurture and social justice.
• Contribute to the school’s improvement journey as an enthusiastic team player.
• Undertake regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• Partner with staff to embed the City of Edinburgh Council Behaviours – Respect, Integrity and Flexibility – into everyday practice.

Values and Culture

We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work. We value a diverse workforce and will assess candidates through a behavioural and technical interview approach.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases, regulated working conditions and flexible working arrangements are available. Happy to talk flexible working.