Nursery Nurse

Location: Cargenbridge Primary School, Waterside Road, DG2 8LL

Salary: £20,625.24 – £22,002.90 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 27.5 hours per week

Job Description

Nursery Nurse (7/07197) (Fixed Term)

Cargenbridge Primary School

Cargenbridge Nursery is seeking a Nursery Nurse to work 27.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year. This is a fixed-term post to cover maternity leave, starting in July 2025, for up to one year.

The post may be suitable as a secondment. If you are considering applying on a secondment basis, you must obtain approval from your line manager before submitting your application.

Working days would be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

This post can be combined with the (Wednesday) Depute Nursery Nurse post (DGA12035). Applications are welcome for both positions.

Cargenbridge Nursery caters to pre-school children. We strive to provide an enriching, nurturing environment both indoors and outdoors to promote children\’s independence and curiosity.

We require someone adaptable to meet the educational and social needs of pupils in our Nursery and who will actively participate in our staff team. The successful candidate will demonstrate professional skills, knowledge, and understanding. They should participate in curriculum development within our nursery, following school policies on learning, including pupil assessment. Collaboration with staff, colleagues in other establishments, agencies, and regular consultation with parents and carers are essential.

\”Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Nursery settings may operate between 8.00am – 6.00pm, and employee working patterns will be required to meet the needs of the service.\”

You must hold a relevant qualification enabling registration with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) as a Practitioner in Day-care of Children’s Services (without conditions). All successful applicants will be required to register with the SSSC.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check before a formal offer is made.

Applicants previously resident outside the UK within the last 5 years must provide a police record check from the relevant authorities in their country of residence, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check.

SSSC registration or agreement to register within 3 months of appointment is essential.

We offer an exciting benefits package, including access to the Vivup platform with discounts from UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers, and more. Employees also benefit from local business discounts, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from Wellbeing Champions.

Requirements

Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion guides us to treat everyone with dignity, fairness, and respect, and to address inequality. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and those underrepresented in our organization.

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