Early Years Practitioner – Fixed term until 28/08/2026
Gylemuir Primary School
Salary: £30,188 – £34,452
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks per year
Shift patterns: 07.45 – 15.30 and 10.15 – 18.00
Overview
We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our enthusiastic and committed early years team. You will work in the Early Years Hub (Terrific 2) where you will support and nurture children aged 2 to 3 years old. Our nursery is open 52 weeks per year and operates in shift patterns to provide excellent care from 8 am to 6 pm.
Responsibilities
* Support and nurture 2–3 year olds within the Early Years Hub.
* Collaborate with the team to provide high‑quality early years care.
Qualifications
* HNC in Childcare and Education, SVQ Level 3, or Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 7.
Regulated Work
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the satisfactory outcome of these pre‑employment checks.
Diversity and Equality
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. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Benefits
Happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
Interview Process
Part of our interview process will include an assessment of how you would bring our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility into your ways of working.
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