Outdoor Early Years Practitioner (Forest School)

Midlothian Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner to work 36 hours per week on a four-day pattern (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) from 7.30am to 5pm. The post is fixed term until January 2028 and located within our Early Years settings.

Applicants must have the specified practitioner level qualification (HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF 7 or SVQ 3 in Child Care and Education) and a PVG scheme membership. A first aid certificate is required or obtainable within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a practitioner level qualification such as HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7 or SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7.
• First aid certificate is required, or obtained within 6 months of starting.
• Forest School Level 3 or related outdoor/kindergarten qualifications are desirable.
• PVG Scheme membership is required for Regulated Work with Children.

Skills

First aid (certificate)

Education

HNC Childhood Practice SCQF 7

SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7

Job description

Midlothian Council is recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner to work 36 hours per week on a four-day pattern (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) from 7.30am to 5pm. The post is fixed term until January 2028 and located within our Early Years settings.

Applicants must have the specified practitioner level qualification (HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF 7 or SVQ 3 in Child Care and Education) and a PVG scheme membership. A first aid certificate is required or obtainable within 6 months.