Senior Early Childhood Practitioner, Coupar Angus Primary School

Job Description

Senior Early Childhood Practitioner - PKC10761
£28,831 - £31,740
Coupar Angus Primary School

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking for the next step in their Early Years Career to join an established team.

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, to deliver the best care and education and ensure personal development for our staff.

This post is Whole Year working on the 45 week model.  

Senior Early Childhood Practitioners on 45 week contracts will be require to work 45 weeks of the year.  45 week settings are closed 2 weeks at Christmas and remain open the 1st week of October, 1st week of Easter, the first 3 weeks of the summer and for some public and occasional holidays.  Senior Early Childhood Practitioners  working in 45 week settings may be required to work alternating shift patterns to meet the needs of the settings operational hours and in agreement with their line manager.

For further information about the school please visit our website: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/pk/couparangusprimaryschool/

The Individual

You will 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. 

You must have HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or equivalent qualification or above in Childcare/Education and be able to evidence additional learning and knowledge of current practice and legislation in relation to Early Learning and Childcare.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Michelle Smith, Head Teacher, on 01250 871400.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE.  Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross.  If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer.  In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.