Early Years Practitioner
Prestonfield Primary School
Salary: £30,188 - £34,452 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
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. 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. 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. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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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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