Early Years Practitioner, Various Schools (2 posts)

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING
Various Locations

Early Years Practitioner (2 Posts)

Glaitness Nursery
1 x 35 hours per week, 50 weeks per year
Permanent

Dounby Nursery
1 x 35 hours per week, Term time
Temporary up to 31 March 2024

£24,641 - £26,429 / £27,086 - £29,039 pro rata (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for working with young children. You will be a warm and caring person with a real interest in playing with and supporting young children as they grow and develop. You will be curious about young children and keen to develop their interests. You will play a role in planning for and developing the environment and experiences in response to children’s needs. You will work alongside a nurturing and dedicated team who are all committed to delivering the very best for children and their families.

All of the above nurseries have recently been refurbished or newly built and provide beautiful spaces for children to engage in deep learning and follow their interests. For more information about each setting and how they operate, please contact the registered manager.

For practitioners on a 50 week contract, 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.

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 hold an HNC in Childhood Practice, 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). 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 appointment grades, you should also be registered with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) no later than 6 months from commencing in post.

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

These posts are subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

To find out more, please contact:

Glaitness Nursery
Shaun Tulloch, Early Learning and Childcare Manager on 01856 873648 or email shaun.tulloch@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk

Dounby Nursery
Leona Benston, Early Learning and Childcare Manager on 01856 771234 or email leona.benston@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk or Charis Pottinger Early Learning and Childcare Manager on 01856 771234 or email charis.hourston@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 14 June 2023

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