Senior Early Years Practitioner - Letham Mains Primary School - EAL11813

East Lothian Council; Haddington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Haddington is seeking a Senior Early Years Practitioner to supervise a team and deliver a high-quality child-centred service. Candidates must hold an HNC in Early Education and Childcare and be registered with the SSSC. Experience with the 1140 hours provision is preferred. This is a temporary maternity cover position with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience with the 1140h provision is an advantage.
• Must provide evidence of current knowledge and legislation.
• Ability to support a caring, safe, and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Early Learning practitioners.
• Deliver high-quality child-centred service.
• Ensure each child achieves their potential.

Skills

Knowledge of Early Learning

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

HNC in Early Education and Childcare

SSSC Registration

Job description

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £19.45 - £21.75

Temporary maternity cover until 7 August 2026. This is a 52-week non-sessional post i.e. it will include working during the school holidays.

Days and Hours of Work: Monday 12:15–18:00; Tuesday 08:00–18:00; Wednesday 08:00–12:15; Thursday 08:00–14:00; Friday 08:00–18:00. Please note these shifts may change. To start asap.

Our nursery operates a 48 week model and is open between 8:15am and 5:45pm. Children access their entitlement to the Scottish Government funded 1140hrs of free Early Learning and Childcare on two allocated days a week (plus alternate Fridays). Our Early Years Practitioners are motivated and enthusiastic, led by two Senior Early Years Practitioners and supported by the Depute and Head Teacher. We are looking for an experienced Senior Early Years Practitioner who is enthusiastic and passionate about Early Years provision, and who will continue to develop and encourage best practice in delivering this at a high standard. Experience and knowledge of 1140h provision would be an advantage.

Letham Mains Primary School is East Lothian Councils newest primary school, located to the west of Haddington. It opened in February 2021 and our roll is growing rapidly. Our nursery setting is bright and spacious, with lots of outdoor play opportunity – which our nursery pupils love.

Secondments are welcome for this role.

This post is being re-advertised. Previous unsuccessful applicants need not re-apply.

Job Details

To work as part of and supervise on a day-to-day basis a team of early learning and childcare practitioners, delivering a high quality child-centred service which supports the needs of children and families and enables each child to achieve their potential within a caring, safe and welcoming environment.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criterion stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications: You must be educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or hold SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications in Childcare/Education or equivalent and be able to evidence additional learning and knowledge of current practice and legislation in relation to Early Learning and Childcare.
• Scottish Social Services Council: SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months.
• PVG Membership: This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
• All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
• Please note PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
• Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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