Early Years Practitioner - St. Mary's RC Primary School - EAL12847

Early Years Practitioner - St. Mary's RC Primary School - EAL12847

Full-Time 18.34 - 19.86 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
East Lothian Council

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join our nursery team to deliver high-quality childcare and support families.
  • Company: St. Mary's RC Primary School, a vibrant and inclusive community.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Exciting opportunities for growth within a collaborative school environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a nurturing setting.
  • Qualifications: HNC in Early Education and Childcare or equivalent qualifications required.

The predicted salary is between 18.34 - 19.86 £ per hour.

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly. Hourly rate of pay: £18.34 - £19.86. This is a 52-week non-sessional post i.e. it will include working during the school holidays.

Days and Hours of Work:

  • Wednesday, 12:00-18:00
  • Thursday, 08:00-18:00
  • Friday, 10:45-18:00

To start asap. This is an exciting opportunity to work in our nursery team as an Early Years Practitioner. St Mary’s RC Primary School is a vibrant, nurturing and inclusive school community. We are a Roman Catholic School, serving the needs of Roman Catholic and non-denominational pupils in Haddington, with 5 main stream classes and a nursery. Our School role is currently 112 and our nursery role 80. St Marys RC Primary School shares a joint campus with Haddington Primary School, we have our own music room however share our gym hall and dinner hall. Working within the Council, we provide our staff with opportunities to develop their skills in-house. St Mary’s has an active PTA and Parent Council, where parents are actively encouraged to participate in all aspects of School life.

Job Details: To work as an effective member of an early years team delivering a high quality child centred service which meets the needs of children and their families. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements:

  • Relevant Qualifications: You must be educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or hold SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications in Childcare/Education or equivalent and be able to evidence additional learning and knowledge of current practice and legislation in relation to Early Learning and Childcare.
  • SSSC Registration: SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months.
  • PVG Membership: This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.

Additional Information: For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo. East Lothian Council Schools: Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary Schools Secondary Schools.

If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us. If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk.

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.

Early Years Practitioner - St. Mary's RC Primary School - EAL12847 employer: East Lothian Council

At Whitecraig Primary School, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and nurturing work environment for our Early Years Support Workers. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to high-quality early years care, our new nursery space offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children aged 2-5. Join us in a role that not only values your contributions but also encourages growth and collaboration within a vibrant school community.

East Lothian Council

Contact Details:

East Lothian Council Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Early Years Practitioner - St. Mary's RC Primary School - EAL12847

HNC in Early Education and Childcare
SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications in Childcare/Education
Knowledge of current practice and legislation in Early Learning and Childcare
SSSC Registration
PVG Membership
Child-Centred Service Delivery
Teamwork