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Working Pattern:
36 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year, (8:18am to 16:00pm Monday to Friday). Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday is spent outdoors with the children and Wednesday is admin day, no children present.
Location: Kirkcaldy West Outdoor Nursery
Purpose and Values of Education & Childrens Services Directorate
The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity, which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate.
Proposed Interview Date
Week Commencing Monday 10 November 2025
Closing Date
Thursday 30 October 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
FC6 £30,691.29 to £33,732.26 (Pro Rata)
Supporting Statement
Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. A supporting statement must not be a CV.
Job Details
The outdoor nursery is based in Kirkcaldy West Outdoor Nursery, Beveridge Park. The container will be used as a pickup/drop off point and staff base. Practitioners and children will benefit from being outside for almost all of each session. All practitioners will be expected to develop their knowledge and skills at working in an outdoor environment whilst always promoting the health and safety of children. The post requires significant physical exertion to set up and pack away camp materials each day, in all weather conditions.
Qualification, Registration And Skill Requirements
* HNC Childhood Practice/Early Years Education & Childcare or SVQ Level 3 Social Services, Children and Young People.
Before confirming, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
You should have a working knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence, Realising the ambition and child development from birth to 5 years.
High levels of interpersonal skills and abilities are required to work as a member of a team to ensure positive outcomes for all children and young people in your setting.
SSSC Registration
SSSC registration is required. The successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration. If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible to be registered within the required six months.
Benefits
* Access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
EEO Statement
We encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented within this type of work, in line with our equal opportunities policy.
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