EDUC 3807 - Nursery Teacher (Perapetitic) (600872) - 3807-443713265 in Hamilton

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via Me tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 26th of February 2026, 11:55pm.

Location: Various locations in South Lanarkshire, based in Council HQ, Floor 13.

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday.

Salary: Main Grade Teacher Scale, £41,916 - £52,614 per year.

We are looking for a fully qualified GTC primary teacher with experience or interest in teaching children within ELC settings on a peripatetic basis. South Lanarkshire Council schools have undergone an £800m+ modernisation programme. We have invested significantly in modernising school buildings and this project is believed to be the largest and most progressive in the UK. The agenda now is to provide high quality education which will inspire learners, transform learning and strengthen communities. It is our mission to make positive meaningful changes in the lives of young people.

We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals. We are the fifth largest local authority in Scotland and we want to harness the passion and commitment that you have for teaching - so why not come and join us. We are committed to the education, care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment.

You will work as an enthusiastic, effective member of the central early years team supporting settings to deliver a high quality curriculum and supporting the improvement agenda, as appropriate. You will be an innovative educator who will work in partnership with others. In addition, you will have experience of working within an early years environment and will be committed to ongoing professional development and be in possession of a teaching qualification. You will be required to meet the registration requirements of GTC.

When completing your application, please ensure that you tell us about the following:

• Please describe your previous experience of actively contributing to the development of an Early Level curriculum within an ELC setting.
• What skills, abilities and experience do you have that would enable you to effectively contribute to the wider work of the setting.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the progression of children's learning.
• Working in partnership with Early Years Managers, Practitioners and Support staff.
• Promoting the health, welfare and safety of children.
• Undertaking appropriate and agreed CPD opportunities.
• Contributing to strategies including raising attainment, establishment planning and evaluation and service development.

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents. Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information: This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Teacher Salary: In line with the Teachers' Conditions of Service, your salary for the remainder of this school salary year, which runs in conjunction with the academic session, may be recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue pay. Further information on the Teachers' National Pay and Leave Specification can be obtained from the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers' website Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook.

GTC Registration: It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration.

Overseas Criminal Records Check: An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant: South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme.
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support).

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.