Overview
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Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job—it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
Opportunity
Early Childhood Practitioner (Fixed term until 17 August 2026) - PKC12998
Salary: £26,280 - £28,145 (36 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Location: Craigie Primary School, Perth
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Early Childhood Practitioner (ECP) in Craigie Primary School's Nursery. Our nursery is in the heart of Perth city centre and has been inspected recently as "Very Good". Our ECP's knowledge, experience and skills are utilised to develop the wider PKC team. Our aim is to provide high quality child-centred Early Learning and Childcare (aged 2-5 years) which reflects and responds to individual needs and identity. We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing and innovative Early Childhood Practitioner.
Do you relish planning and delivering a child-centred, creative early years curriculum which meets the needs of individual children? Do you pride yourself on the high-quality learning experiences you offer the children in your care and the strong relationships you build with children, their families and partner agencies? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Skills & Experience
* Ability to work in a team; flexible and reflective approach to working with young children and parents.
* qualification e.g. SNNEB, NNEB, HNC, SCQF level 7 equivalent or SVQ 3 in Childcare and Education or SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)
* Eligibility to register with SSSC.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support the delivery of key priorities. In your application (and if invited to interview), you will be asked to describe situations that demonstrate the criteria required in the role and our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's What We Can Offer You
* A generous annual leave package
* 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
* Eligibility to join our pension scheme
* Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies (Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering) and our Wellbeing Framework
* Access to a range of benefits
* Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and we encourage discussions with the recruiting manager. A healthy work life balance is important to us, and we provide supportive management and flexible arrangements where possible for ongoing professional development.
Pre-employment checks
This role requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). If not yet registered, you can still apply, but you must apply for registration within 3 months of starting and be registered within 6 months. This role also involves other mandatory pre-employment checks (including PVG/Disclosure) as described in the job information.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you. Please contact Hazel Freeland (Headteacher) or Bev McNab (Depute Headteacher) to find out more, or click Apply Now. External candidates should provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses, with at least one being your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone, including disabled applicants (we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet essential requirements).
For more information or adjustments, please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team.
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