Overview
Early Childhood Practitioner (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) – Crieff Primary School, Crieff. 30 hours per week, term-time only. Salary £21,900 - £23,454.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing and innovative Early Childhood Practitioner to join our welcoming team within our Primary 1 class. The placement is fixed term until August 2026. Our aim at Crieff Primary is to provide child-centred early learning through a play based environment, with the ECP central to supporting the play through learning approach. Ability to work in a team and a flexible approach to working with young children and parents is essential.
Responsibilities
* Support play-based early learning in a Primary 1 class as part of a collaborative team.
* Contribute to a child-centred learning environment and promote positive outcomes for children and families.
Qualifications & Experience
* Appropriate qualification (eg. 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 the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
* This post is not eligible for sponsorship.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support the delivery of key priorities. In your application, you will be asked to describe situations that demonstrate the criteria required in the role and our values and behaviours.
What We Can Offer
* 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, volunteering opportunities, Wellbeing Framework)
* Flexi time (where applicable)
* Access to a range of benefits
Other Requirements & Next Steps
* Registration with the SSSC or willingness to apply within required timeframes.
* A healthy work-life balance is supported with flexible working arrangements where possible and training for professional development.
* PVG Scheme membership is required for working with children and/or protected adults.
* A Disclosure (Scotland) PVG check and Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on personal circumstances.
* Next steps: contact Suz McKenzie, Headteacher, to find out more and click "APPLY NOW" when ready. External candidates should provide two references (one from current or most recent employer).
We welcome applications from everyone, including disabled applicants and former armed forces personnel. Appointments are based on evidence from the selection process and eligibility to work in the UK.
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