Early Years Practitioner - St Joseph's Primary School

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

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for St Joseph's RC Primary School in Edinburgh. The role offers a salary of £30,188 - £34,452 per year, 36 hours per week across 39 teaching weeks, with pay spread over 12 months.

The post requires SCQF Level 7 in Social Services (Children and Young People) or HNC Childhood Practice. Applicants should bring knowledge, energy and flexibility to plan and deliver engaging activities that support young children's development and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early years development and learning through play.
• Ability to plan, deliver and review high-quality learning experiences for young children.
• Flexibility and vitality to support a range of activities and sessions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide high-quality early years learning experiences.
• Support children's development and progress through observed activities.
• Contribute to a welcoming, safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Early years experience

Plan and deliver learning experiences

Education

SCQF Level 7 in Social Services (Children and Young People) or HNC Childhood Practice (SCQF Level 7)

Job description

Early YearsPractitioner
St Joseph's RC Primary School

Salary: £30,188 - £34,452
Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our setting, who can bring knowledge, experience, vitality, flexibility, and a passion for helping young children develop and grow through planning and providing high-quality learning experiences.

The Early Years Practitioner must holdSCQF Level 7 in Social Services(Children and Young People) or HNC Childhood Practice (SCQF Level 7).

At St. Joseph’s RC Primary School, our aim is to provide an exciting and welcoming learning community where every child is guided and encouraged to achieve their best, fulfilling their potential in all areas of their learning.

School Motto: Put your heart into all that you do! Values: Faith |Achievement | Learning | Love

EYPs do not work during the 12 weeks of school holidays; however, the total salary is paid in 12 equal monthly payments, over the year. Please read the sessional working information attached to this advert. This explains how salaries are calculated for sessional (term time) and part time posts. There are also opportunities to work in a holiday hub provision during the school holidays for successful candidates looking to work during the school holidays.

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. You will be required to provide this check. Anunconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalitieshttps://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web pageOur Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.