Early Years Practitioner
Location: Ben Wyvis Primary School
Fixed Term until 02 July 2026
Salary: £15,654 - £17,145 (Unqualified) £17,388 - £19,032 (Qualified)
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To work as an effective member of a team, delivering a flexible,
high quality, early learning and child care service that meets the
needs of young children and their families.
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The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We welcome applicants from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.
As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Those employed as Early Years Practitioner- qualified should hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education. (Unqualified workers employed as Early Years Practitioner- unqualified will be required to work towards one of the above awards within an agreed timescale and will be paid on grade HC0435.
The Early Years Practitioner is required to hold a relevant Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration or agree to apply to SSSC to register as a practitioner. On taking up the post, the Early Years Practitioner should register with the SSSC.
Qualifications in Food Handling and First Aid would be advantageous.
As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years. Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.