Job Description
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36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, fixed term until 09 August 2026
Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.
West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds
St Paul’s Nursery School is situated within the village of East Calder and serves the local area. The setting consists of am, pm and full day learners aged between three and five. The nursery provides spacious learning areas and there is a large outdoor and garden area. St Paul’s Nursery falls under the management of St Paul’s Primary School, which is situated in the same building. The setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly on a rota across the opening hours.
St Paul’s Nursery School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated full time ELC Practitioner to join our Nursery team. The successful candidate will work as part of a forward thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and will respond to the individual needs of each child, providing high quality interactions and learning and teaching experiences.
This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. xsngvjr SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account
This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council
For further information please contact Betty Skinner, ELC Area Support Manager e-mail: