Early Years Practitioner
Prestonfield Primary School
Salary: £30,188 - £34,452 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional
Working pattern: Mon 8am to 3:42pm, Tues 8am to 4:30pm and Wed 8am to 5pm, Thurs 8am to 3:42pm and Fri 8am to 1.06pm, with 30 minute unpaid breaks Mon-Thurs
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and motivated Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Prestonfield Primary School and Nursery, a welcoming and inclusive setting located in the south-east of Edinburgh. Our small, friendly school prides itself on nurturing strong relationships with children, families and the wider community. Guided by our values - We are Kind, We are Responsible, We are Ambitious - we strive to create a positive environment where every child feels safe, respected and able to achieve their full potential.
Our nursery provides high-quality early learning and childcare for children aged 3-5 within a caring, play-based environment that supports curiosity, creativity and independence. The setting can accommodate up to 64 children and works closely with the primary stages to ensure a smooth and supportive transition into school life.
We are proud of our strong focus on partnership with families and our commitment to supporting the wellbeing and development of every child. Our staff team works collaboratively to create engaging learning experiences both indoors and outdoors, supporting children to develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.
For more information please visit our school website -
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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