Overview
Early Childhood Practitioner (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC13113
Location: Royal School of Dunkeld
Salary: £15,768 - £16,887 (21.6 hours per week, term-time only)
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.
Responsibilities
* Plan high quality play and learning opportunities for young learners aged 3-5 years in our Nursery.
* Maintain and develop an engaging play and learning environment that supports indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
Qualifications and Experience
* Desirable: Previous Early Childhood Practitioner experience.
* Appropriate 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)) and eligibility to register with SSSC.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and at interview if invited, you will be asked to describe situations that demonstrate the required criteria and our values and behaviours.
What We Offer
* A generous annual leave package
* 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
* Eligibility to join our pension scheme
* Family-friendly policies and flexible working options, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave, time off for volunteering, and our Wellbeing Framework
* Access to a range of benefits
* Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions
We support flexible working where possible and provide training and opportunities for continued professional development. You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and may need to complete PVG checks as part of pre-employment requirements.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you. For more information, contact Nicola Williams. To apply, click APPLY NOW. External candidates should provide contact details for two referees, including email addresses. At minimum one referee should be your current or most recent employer.
Perth & Kinross Council is a Disability Confident employer and will interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. For reasonable adjustments, contact the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or to discuss other arrangements. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. This role involves working with children and/or protected adults and requires safeguarding checks relevant to the job.
Note: A confirmed offer of employment is subject to the mandatory pre-employment checks, including references, eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications, and fitness to undertake the post.
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