Early Years Practitioner - Tynecastle Nursery School - EDN30747

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 two experienced Early Years Practitioners for permanent positions at Tynecastle Nursery School. The role involves working in a dynamic environment that supports children aged 2-5 years, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and will undergo background checks for working with vulnerable groups.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the required qualifications as detailed in the documentation.
• Experience in a nursery or similar environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in shifts between 0800hrs and 1800hrs, Monday to Friday.
• Support children aged 2-5 years in a nursery setting.

Skills

Experience with children

Motivation

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Early Years qualifications

Job description

Job Description

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Position: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Tynecastle Nursery School

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

Tynecastle Nursery is housed within Tynecastle Stadium in a purpose-built nursery space. Established in 1929, it is highly regarded within the community. The nursery benefits from a diverse social and cultural mix of families, which is one of its main strengths. A skilled, dynamic, and motivated staff team supports the children and families. The nursery is registered for 55 children aged 2-5 years.

We are seeking to recruit two experienced and motivated Early Years Practitioners for permanent positions. The successful candidates will work in shifts between 0800hrs and 1800hrs, Monday to Friday, including some late shifts on a rotational basis.

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

For more information about our nursery, please visit our website. To discuss the post, contact Tynecastle Nursery at 0131 337 5461.

This position involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will need to join or update their PVG Scheme membership. Candidates who have spent over 3 months outside the UK in the last 5 years will require an Overseas Criminal Record Check. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

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

As part of our efforts to improve our organizational culture, we are adopting a new interview approach focused on behavioral and technical assessments, emphasizing our core values: Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility. More information can be found 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.