Early Years Practitioner (part-time, fixed term until June 2018) - Hamilton College
- Location:
- Hamilton College, Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0AY
- Salary:
- £0 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent, Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 3 days per week
Hamilton College is a 3-18 Christian, Independent non-denominational day school. We are currently seeking a part time Early Years Practitioner (working Tues, Weds and Thurs) to join our Nursery.This position is offered on a fixed term basis until June 2018.
Role
The post entails all the normal duties assumed by an Early Years Practitioner.The successful candidate should be able to interact effectively with the children and be able to work successfully within a small team.We are looking for applicants who are capable of showing initiative and independence of thought and action, within the school’s policy framework.
The successful candidate should be thoroughly familiar with the Curriculum for Excellence, HGIOELC, the National Care Standards and GIRFEC.She/he should be able to show evidence of an ability to plan activities and experiences that deliver the curriculum in an interesting and varied way.We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner who is able to identify and use learning opportunities as they arise within the activities the children undertake, responding to the needs and prior experiences of the children. A qualification in Early Years is essential.This may be an SVQ Level 3, HNC or other equivalent qualification.
The ability to communicate well with our parents, carers and staff and being supportive of ethos of the College are essential for the post. We would wish the successful applicant to begin in November 2017.
If you are interested in this post, please complete and return an application form (available below).The successful applicant should be registered with SSSC and must be either an existing member of the PVG Scheme or be prepared to join this scheme before commencement of employment.
Application forms should be emailed to hcapplications@hamiltoncollege.co.uk - please telephone if receipt is not received (01698 282700). Closing date for applications is 23 October 2017. Applicants selected for interview will be notified via email. Further details about the school can be found on the website hamiltoncollege.co.uk
Christian Schools (Scotland) Limited is a registered charity trading as Hamilton College - SC006206