Senior Early Years Practitioner - Letham Mains Primary School

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay:  £16.91-£18.93
This is a 52 week non-sessional post i.e. it will include working during the school holidays.

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday, 08:00-14:00
Tuesday, 08:00-18:00
Wednesday, 12:00-18:00
Thursday, 08:00-12:00
Friday, 08:00-18:00
To start asap.

Please note: the shift patterns above may change.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking for the next step in their Early Years Career to join our growing team at Letham Mains a new school with a bright, spacious nursery.

We are looking for someone who is confident to be responsible for the supervision of the staff on a day-to-day basis and able to help deliver high quality early years care. You will need to be able to lead a team as well as being able to make decisions and work independently.

Applications are invited for this exciting opportunity to join our growing nursery at Letham Mains Primary School in Haddington.  Our lovely nursery setting is bright and spacious, with lots of outdoor play opportunity - which our nursery pupils love!

Our nursery offers families greater flexibility over a 48-week session, and we are open between 8.15am and 5.45pm.  The children attend nursery 2 allocated days a week (plus alternate Fridays). Our team are motivated and enthusiastic, and we are looking for a Senior Early Years Practitioner who is experienced and passionate about Early Years to lead the team and continue to develop the nursery as it grows. Letham Mains is a collaborative working environment where we encourage initiative and personal development.

Job Details

To work as part of and supervise on a day to day basis, a team of early learning and childcare practitioners, in delivering a high quality child centred service which supports the needs of children and families and enables each child to achieve their potential within a caring, safe and welcoming environment.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') 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' criteria 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

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.

PVG/Disclosure Requirements
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UKwebsite.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:

www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary and Secondary Schools

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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