Job Details
Grade: 6C
Hourly Rate: £16.34 - £17.65
Salary: £9571.03 - £10338.06 per annum
Contract Duration: temporary until 18 October 2026 or earlier return of post holder
Hours: 13 hours
Please note Interviews being held on Tuesday 16 December 2025.
Role Purpose
Balmoral Primary School are looking for an Early Years Practitioner who will contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and take an active part in other appropriate duties as required
Essential
At least one of the following qualifications:
HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education
SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 / SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development
Applicants with an SNNEB/NNEB may be considered where they can evidence a record of on-going CPD during the past 5 years
All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Nichola McCall by telephone on 01896 753400 or by email at nmccall@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.