ELC Practitioner, Calderwood Primary School, 494.99

West Lothian Council; East Calder; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is looking for a highly motivated part-time ELC Practitioner to join a nursery team. The successful candidate will work with children aged 3 to 5, providing high-quality interactions and learning experiences. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and demonstrate experience in early years education. This position offers 18 hours per week, with a contract running until April 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be educated to HNC/SVQ3 level in Early Education and Childcare or equivalent.
• Demonstrate breadth and depth of experience in an early years educational establishment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality interactions and learning experiences.
• Respond to the individual needs of each child.
• Work flexibly on a rota across the nursery's opening hours.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

High quality interactions

Flexibility

Education

HNC/SVQ3 in Early Education and Childcare

Job description

Location: Calderwood Primary School 1 Nethershiel Road East Calder, EH53 0GU

Salary: £29,884 - £31,609 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 18 hours per week

Job Advert

18 hrs per week, 52.14 weeks, Fixed Term until 13 April 2026

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

Calderwood Nursery School is situated within the village of East Calder and serves the local area. The setting consists of am, pm and full day learners aged between three and five. The nursery provides spacious learning areas and there is a large outdoor and garden area. Calderwood Nursery falls under the management of Calderwood Primary School, which is situated in the same building. The setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly on a rota across the opening hours.

Calderwood Nursery School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated part time ELC Practitioner to join our Nursery team. The successful candidate will work as part of a forward thinking team, which has a sound knowledge of child development and responds to the individual needs of each child, providing high quality interactions and learning and teaching experiences.

The post-holder must be educated to HNC/SVQ3 level in Early Education and Childcare or provide equivalent qualifications and be able to demonstrate breadth and depth of experience in an early year’s educational establishment.

This position requires full registration with the SSSC as a practitioner.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made