Vacancy Information
The position is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part‑time hours / sessional posts will be pro‑rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £18.34 – £19.86. This is a 39‑week sessional post, with working hours during school term time plus in‑service days.
Days and Hours of Work
* Monday – Thursday, 08:30‑15:30
* Friday, 08:15‑12:45
* Start 10th August 2026
We are looking for an experienced practitioner to join our team and help us deliver high quality early years education.
Job Details
To work as an effective member of an early years team delivering a high quality child‑centred service which meets the needs of children and their families.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every essential criterion stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The East Lothian Way – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
You must be educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or hold SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications in Childcare/Education or equivalent, and be able to evidence additional learning and knowledge of current practice and legislation in relation to Early Learning and Childcare.
SSSC Registration
SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months.
PVG Membership
This post is a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups must become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment. PVG member records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises.
Criminal Record Check
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living overseas with the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
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