Position Overview
Early Years Practitioner – Viewforth Early Years Centre.
Salary: £30,188 – £34,452 per annum. Hours: 36 per week for 52 weeks.
The Early Years Practitioner will provide a service compatible with good practice in the education and care of children and young people within the policies and systems laid down by the Council and Education Department and the Care Inspectorate. They will work as an effective member of a Multi‑Disciplinary or other team, promoting a stimulating environment that balances education and care. The role involves meeting children’s individual needs and those of their families, enabling everyone to achieve their potential.
Qualifications
- SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 7
- HNC Childhood Practice
Applicants must hold one of the qualifications above at the listed level. The name of the qualification and level must be stated on the application form.
Pre‑Employment Checks
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 abroad in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.
Employment and commencement are contingent on satisfactory completion of these checks.
Equalities and Diversity
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 under‑represented. 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.
Salary
Our salary range reflects the initial starting salary and typically increases annually until it reaches the top of the range.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements are available. The interview process will include an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Further Information
Find out more about our commitment to equalities: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4
Early Years Practitioner - Viewforth Early Years Centre employer: Diversity Dashboard
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