Senior Early Years Practitioner - Danderhall Primary School

Midlothian Council; Danderhall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council seeks a Senior Early Years Practitioner for Danderhall Primary School. This full-time, permanent role requires a passion for working with young children, proven leadership, and a robust understanding of early childhood education policies. The successful candidate will develop and implement educational services, ensuring a high standard of childcare. This position offers a competitive salary with opportunities for professional growth and contributions to local community networks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a childcare environment essential.
• Knowledge of early childhood education legislation required.
• Desirable: Level 2 Child Protection & Risk Assessment training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development of children.
• Implement service plans and collaborate in local networks.
• Ensure compliance with ELC quality guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Motivational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BA in Childhood Practices

Practitioner level qualification (e.g. SVQ3 in Childcare)

Job description

Location: Danderhall Primary School 59 Edmonstone Road, EH22 1QL

Salary: £37,618 - £40,887 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per year

Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE

You must have experience in a Childcare environment and hold a practitioner level qualification (e.g. SVQ3 in Childcare & Early Years Education or an HNC in Childcare and Education, or equivalent) that meets the requirements for SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration. Qualifications which were previously recognised for SNNEB/NNEB registration may be acceptable.

It is desirable for jobholders to hold the Level 2 Child Protection and Risk Assessment and Process Training; the Elementary Food Hygiene and First Aid for Childcare Certificate.

It is essential that candidates have proven leadership qualities combined with good communication, organisational, motivational, and interpersonal skills. Evidence of good team working and collaboration skills is required along with a flexible and responsive approach, self motivation, the ability to work under pressure as well as the capability to take on additional responsibilities as and when required. Evidence of embracing innovative and creative practice is also an essential requirement to be considered for this role. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion and flair for working with young children and families as well as a commitment to equality and social inclusion. Good experience of developing self reflection and evaluative skills is also required. Candidates must have experience of the development and implementation of service plans and programmes and be able to demonstrate experience of participation in local networking and working groups.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of young children’s learning and development, local and national policy, research, legislation and documentation. Candidates are required to show a good understanding of the nature of quality ELC as defined by current guidelines and legislation.

BA in Childhood Practices

It is desirable that candidates have experience of supporting children with ASN, a knowledge of positive behaviour strategies, and experience of using a family learning approach to support children and families.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 20th July

Job Advert

Position Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner

Location: Danderhall Primary School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hour per week

Working Pattern: Mon – Thurs 0800-1615 and Fri 0800-1300

Weeks per year: 39

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £32,440.07 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.