Early Childhood Practitioner, Kinross Primary School

3 weeks ago


Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time
Job Description

Early Childhood Practitioner (Fixed Term until 28 March PKC11396
£25,424 - £27, Hours per week Term-time & 21.6 Hours per week during School holidays)
Kinross Primary School

Our nursery is a large, busy environment supporting children from aged 2 to aged 5.

We have a large nursery team who work well together to ensure the best outcomes for our children. All staff take on a leadership role in one area of the nursery and are committed to CLPL.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person who is a team player. Ideally you will be someone who uses their initiative and is creative in approaches to providing high quality learning and childcare.

The Individual

For the role of Early Childhood Practitioner, you should hold an appropriate qualification e.g. SNNEB, NNEB, HNC, SCQF level 7 equivalent or SVQ 3 in Childcare and Education or SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People, as well as have the eligibility to register with SSSC.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Pauline Smith, Head Teacher on

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.

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As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

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.

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