ELC Practitioner, Springfield Primary School - Bonnytoun Nursery, 509.92 - WEL10901

West Lothian Council current; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is hiring an ELC Practitioner at Bonnytoun Nursery, Springfield Primary School, Linlithgow. This 18-hour-per-week, fixed-term post runs 52.14 weeks per year with a term ending 15 August 2027. The role requires nursery-level expertise and a commitment to high-quality early learning experiences.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Nursery’s ongoing development, work within the SSSC framework, and join a supportive team dedicated to children’s wellbeing and learning.

Qualifications

• SSSC registration required.
• PVG scheme check required before start.
• Strong understanding of child development and early learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality interactions and learning experiences for children.
• Respond to individual needs of each child while planning activities.
• Work as part of a forward-thinking team to support developmental goals.

Skills

SSSC registration

PVG scheme

Child development

Job description

ELC Practitioner, Springfield Primary School - Bonnytoun Nursery, 509.92 - WEL10901

18 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15

th August 2027

Bonnytoun ELC, is part of Springfield Primary School that serves the community of Linlithgow in West Lothian. The setting is open 50 weeks per year, staff work flexibly across the opening hours 7:45am until 6:20pm. This post will be for Wednesday, Thursday, and alternative Fridays.

Our nursery (ELC) is at the heart of our establishment, we value the essential work that takes place in the Early Learning and Childcare Setting. It is in the ELC that children and families are supported to form an attachment that will support every child to reach their developmental and early learning goals.

Bonnytoun ELC offers children a wide range of learning experiences. We manage continuous improvement through robust self-evaluation and implementation of the School Improvement Plan.

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 experiences.

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. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.

For further information please contact Allanah-Marie Cook, ELC Area Manager e-mail: