ELC Practitioner, Croftmalloch Primary School, 510.05 - WEL10927

West Lothian Council; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Ccroftmalloch ELC in Whitburn, West Lothian, seeks a motivated nursery practitioner to join our team. The role focuses on delivering high quality learning experiences for children aged two to five, with a strong emphasis on development, play and partnership with families.

The post is a fixed-term, part-time appointment with a defined schedule. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking team, plan and assess children’s progress, and work flexibly within a rota across opening hours.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of child development and high quality interactions and learning experiences.
• Experience working with two-to-five age groups and early level play.
• Commitment to planning, evaluating and reporting on children’s progress and partnership with parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, evaluate and report on children's progress as part of the nursery team.
• Provide high quality learning interactions and teaching experiences.
• Work in partnership with parents and external partners to support learners.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Early years practice

Teamwork

Education

SSSC registration required

Job description

Job Advert

8 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 25 March 2027

Croftmalloch is situated within the village of Whitburn and serves the local area. The setting consists of am, pm and full day learners aged between two and five. The ELC provides spacious learning areas and there is a large outdoor , garden and forest area. The setting is open 50 weeks per year, and staff work flexibly on a rota across the opening hours.

Croftmalloch ELC are seeking to appoint a highly motivated practitioner to join our Nursery team. The successful candidate will work as part of a forward-thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and will respond to the individual needs of each child, providing high quality interactions and learning and teaching experiences.

The hours for the post are 8.00am-10.00am Monday- Thursday

The successful candidate will bring a sound knowledge of early level play and development as well as a commitment to providing high quality learning experiences and interactions whilst effectively working as part of our nursery team to plan, evaluate and report on children's progress. They will work in partnership with our parents and partners to ensure we are getting it right for all of our learners.

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.

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.

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.

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 by West Lothian Council.

For further information please contact Lynsey Mann, ELC Area Support Manager, e-mail: [e-mail]