Early Years Practitioner, Dounby Nursery

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Dounby Primary School

Early Years Practitioner

35 hours per week, 50 weeks
Temporary up to 31 March 2024
£24,641 - £26,429 / £27,086 - £29,039 pro rata (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our team in the above Early Learning and Childcare setting.

This is an exciting time for early learning and childcare, and we are looking for enthusiastic people who would enjoy being part of a team to help deliver flexible, high quality care that meets the needs of children aged 2 to 5 years.

To be appointed at G5:
You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy and a minimum of 2 years work or volunteering experience involving children.

You are also required to achieve an HNC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up post.

To be appointed at G6:
You are required to achieve an HNC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up post.

You are also required to have at least one years' experience of working with young children in a dedicated early learning and childcare setting (this may be in a training or student role).

For both G5 and G6, you should also be registered with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children, or where new to employment as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children, register within 6 months of taking up post.

These hours may be worked at other settings to provide cover during holiday periods. The majority of annual leave should be taken during the school holidays.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Leona Benston or Charis Pottinger, Early Learning and Childcare Manager on 01856 771234 or email leona.benston@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk or charis.pottinger@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk 

Closing Date: Sunday 23 April 2023

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.