Role Overview
Early Years Practitioner – fixed term until 25/09/2027. Craigentinny EYC. Salary: £30,188 – £34,452. Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks.
We are a purpose built nursery in Craigentinny offering excellent early learning and childcare. Our values are “Respectful, Knowledgeable, and Working Together,” and our vision is to create a place where families can share homemade soup and listen to children’s voices.
Regulated Work and Requirements
This post requires working with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will need to join or update their PVG scheme. For applicants who have spent a continuous period of three months or more abroad in the last five years, an overseas criminal record check will be required. The offer of employment and commencement are subject to satisfactory completion of these checks.
Commitment to Equality and Diversity
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from women, people of minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels. All applicants will be considered fairly on the merits of their skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4
Interview Process
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture, we assess how you bring our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your work. We will refer you to our Behaviours web page for more information.
Benefits
Our salary range reflects the initial starting salary and increases annually until it reaches the top of the range. Flexible working arrangements are available.
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