Senior Early Years Practitioner (35 hpw), Newtonmore Primary School - HGH18609

HIGHLAND COUNCIL; Newtonmore; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Early Years Practitioner to join their dynamic team at Newtonmore Primary School. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to lead and inspire a dedicated nursery team, ensuring that children receive a high-quality early learning experience. The ideal candidate will hold a recognized qualification in Childcare and Education and be passionate about engaging parents in their children's learning journey. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role promises a fulfilling career path within a supportive environment focused on the development of young minds.

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in Childcare and Education is essential.
• Leadership role to guide early years staff and engage parents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality early learning and childcare experiences.
• Lead the nursery team in early level learning delivery.

Skills

Childcare and Education Qualification

Leadership Skills

Food Handling

First Aid

Education

HNC

NNEB

SVQ 3

Job description

Senior Early Years Practitioner (35 hpw), Newtonmore Primary School - HGH18609

Post Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner

Location: Newtonmore Primary School

Hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £30,107 - £33,665 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

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Contact Person: Kolette Urquhart, Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose: To work as an effective member of the nursery team to ensure the delivery of a quality early learning and childcare experience for children. To provide a leadership role within the setting for other early years staff to ensure the delivery of early level learning through the guidance of the Head Teacher. To ensure that parents are actively engaged in participating in their children’s learning journey.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, successful candidates will be required to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email. Please check your inbox regularly, including junk/spam folders.

Requirements

• Hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education (e.g., HNC, NNEB, SVQ 3).
• Be paid on grade HC0735.
• Hold or be willing to apply for Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration as a Practitioner in the Day Care of Children Services. Registration should be completed within 1 month of employment.
• Qualifications in Food Handling and First Aid are advantageous.

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