Job Summary
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 6 July 2026
Closing Date: Monday 29 June 2026
Contract Type: Temporary until 15 August 2027
Salary: FC6 £31,761.26 - £34,914.86 (Pro‑Rata)
Working Pattern: 7.2 hours per week (Wednesday)
Location: Lochgelly South Nursery
Purpose and Values of Education Directorate
The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate.
Job Details
We are looking for a highly skilled Early Years Practitioner who is passionate about improving life chances for all through a professional commitment to making a difference for all of our children and young people so that they achieve their full potential. As an Early Years Practitioner in Fife you will be responsible for promoting children’s learning, development and welfare within a nursery context, promoting inclusion, diversity and equality, communicating with other stakeholders and for contributing to wider development within the nursery.
Qualifications, Registration and Skill Requirements
- Hold one of the following practitioner level qualifications (or equivalent): HNC Childhood Practice/Early Years Education & Childcare or SVQ Level 3 Social Services, Children and Young People.
- Registered with SSSC at practitioner level within 6 months of employment and complete the required post registration training and learning (PRTL) over the registration period.
- Working knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence, realising the ambition and child development from birth to 5 years.
- High levels of interpersonal skills and abilities to work as a member of a team to ensure positive outcomes for all children and young people.
- Obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland before appointment.
EEO Statement
We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.
Employee Benefits
- Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
