At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and nurture 2 to 3-year-olds in a vibrant Early Years Hub.
- Company: Gylemuir Primary School, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: HNC in Childcare and Education or equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 30188 - 34452 £ per year.
Fixed term until 18/12/2026
Salary: £30,188 - £34,452
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks
Shift patterns are 07.45 - 15.30 and 10.15 - 18.00
We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our enthusiastic and committed early years team. You will be working in our Early Years Hub (Terrific 2), where you will support and nurture our 2 to 3 year olds. Our nursery is open 52 weeks per year and the team work in shift patterns to provide excellent care from 8am to 6pm.
To be considered for this role you will hold an HNC in Childcare and Education or SVQ Level 3 or Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 7. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working.
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Early Years Practitioner - Gylemuir Primary School - 14597_1787579018 in Edinburgh employer: City of Edinburgh Council
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