Vacancy Information
The salary advertised is for a full-time position (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours or sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £17.04 - £18.45.
This is a 39-week sessional post, meaning working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday, 08:30-15:30
Friday, 08:15-12:45
Start date: 11th of August 2025.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join our nursery in Pencaitland. We seek someone motivated to deliver high-quality early years care and to help develop the nursery as it grows.
Job Details
To work as an effective member of an early years team, delivering a high-quality, child-centred service that 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 role. You will need to refer to these to complete your application. Ensure you meet all 'essential' criteria on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The 'East Lothian Way' — our values and behaviours expected of employees. If invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these. 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, with evidence of ongoing learning and knowledge of current practice and legislation related to Early Learning and Childcare.
SSSC Registration:
SSSC registration is mandatory. If appointed and not already registered, you will need to apply within 3 months of your start date to ensure registration within 6 months.
PVG Membership:
This role is considered a Regulated Role involving vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as per the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Candidates will need to become a PVG Scheme member or update their existing membership before a formal offer is made.
Additional Notes:
Candidates with more than 3 months of work or residence outside the UK in the last 5 years must present an overseas criminal record check. Details are available on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
For more employment information, visit: East Lothian Council Employment Info
Details on East Lothian Council schools can be found here: Primary and Secondary Schools
For application support, contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link.
For further vacancy information, call 01620 827868 or email recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk.
Note: We do not accept CVs. All applications must be completed via our online form. If you are unable to apply online, please contact us for a paper application.
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