Senior Childcare & Education Practitioner

SENIOR CHILDCARE & EDUCATION PRACTITIONER

Fixed Term - Maternity Cover

Full Time - 35.83 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 8 hours per day between 8am-6pm)

Salary: Up to £28,292.90 per annum (depending on qualification)

North Edinburgh Childcare is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated Senior Childcare & Education Practitioner to join our Nursery Childcare Team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of high-quality childcare and early learning for a diverse range of children aged 4 months to 5 years. You will assist the Nursery Team Leader with the day-to-day work of team members, maintain an overview of practice within your playroom, and take responsibility for the safe, smooth running of a busy early years environment.

You will bring strong knowledge of national practice guidance, including Realising the Ambition: Being Me, Curriculum for Excellence, and wider early years frameworks. You will support colleagues in planning, implementing and evaluating high-quality experiences that promote children’s learning, development and wellbeing. The role also involves identifying and meeting children’s care, support and learning needs, overseeing the work of others, and taking responsibility for groups of children both within the nursery and on outings.

We are looking for someone who can create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment, work collaboratively within a supportive team, and uphold NEC’s commitment to high-quality practice, inclusion and children’s rights.

Applicants must have, be working towards, or be willing to work towards:

• A recognised childcare qualification: HNC in Childhood Practice, SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF Level 7, or equivalent
• Knowledge of national practice guidance
• Experience in an early learning and/or childcare setting
• A commitment to high-quality practice and inclusive values
• The ability to work effectively within a busy team

All applicants must be eligible to:

• Register at Practitioner Level with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
• Work in the UK and provide the appropriate documentation.

(N.B. We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient strong applications. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.)