Early Years Practitioner
Davidson's Mains Primary School Nursery
Salary: £30, - £34,
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks
At Davidson's Mains Primary School Nursery, we pride ourselves on constantly striving to provide the best possible education for young children.
The Early Years Practitioner we are looking for will provide a service that is in line with good practice in the education and care of children and young people, in accordance with the policies and systems laid down by the Council, the Education Department, and the Care Inspectorate. They will work as an effective team member, promoting a stimulating environment that balances education and care for children and young people. Meeting children's individual needs and those of their families, enabling everyone to achieve their potential.
Our nursery is open from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, the successful candidates will be required to work between 7.50 am and 6.00 pm on a rota basis.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. 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. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. 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. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. 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.