Early Years Practitioner - Pirniehall Primary School

Job Description

Communities and Families

Early Years Practitioner 
Pirniehall Primary School, Nursery Class,

Salary: £22,129 - £26,393 (pro rata for part time and sessional 39 weeks)
Hours: 18 per week, 39 weeks per year - Monday - Thursday  1230-1630 &  0830-1230 alternate Fridays

Pirniehall Primary school is situated in North Edinburgh. It has a role of around 287 pupils in 11 classes and, a nursery class. The catchment is in a positive action area and is largely council accommodation with a large programme of rehousing/ building in the community. There is an increasingly high number of pupils with EAL and the school has a very high incidence of pupils within SIMD 1 and 2.

The successful candidate will work within our nursery class . You will be part of a supportive nursery team who are committed to engaging all pupils in their learning and outdoor play activities. You will show commitment to promoting the health and wellbeing of all our pupils, helping us further develop a nurturing inclusive Nursery where every individual is valued. 

For further information please visit our website at www.pirniehallprimaryschool.wordpress.com

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the City of Edinburgh Council.

Early Years Practitioners working in services registered with SCSWIS, formerly the Care Commission must either be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) prior to appointment or register within 6 months of the date of your appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.  For roles in grade 5 or above, annual increments in our contribution zones are dependent on achieving agreed performance goals.

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