Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd August 2026. St Ninians Nursery are looking for an Early Childhood Educator to work in our setting, providing quality care and education for children aged 3 - 5 and maintaining positive relations to support children’s early learning. The successful candidate will have the necessary skills and qualities to effectively work collaboratively within our staff team, work in partnership with our families, plan and provide play based learning opportunities which meet the individual needs of children and to work within the Local and National guidance and curriculum frameworks. The successful candidate will hold the relevant childcare qualification for this role, be registered as a practitioner with the SSSC, have relevant experience of working in early learning and childcare settings and will be able to demonstrate the required skills and competencies of the role. Applicants should be explicit in detailing the required skills, experience and attributes that you are able to bring to this post. This is a FTE (35 hrs) temporary post and the applicant must be able to work 8.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Job Description Additional Salary Information Stirling Information The Benefits 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles. Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows . We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service Carers Leave Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave Access to Health & Wellbeing support Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development Cycle to Work Scheme Lift share Scheme Car Lease Scheme Technology Benefit Scheme
Early Childhood Educator - St Ninian's Nursery School - 102246 - 478915 employer: Stirling Council
Stirling Council offers an excellent employment opportunity at Fallin Primary School, where you can contribute to the school community while enjoying a supportive work culture. With generous benefits including 30 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth, this role not only provides meaningful work but also ensures a healthy work-life balance. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children while being part of a team that values inclusivity and employee well-being.
