Senior Early Years Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom East Lothian Council Full time

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £18.03 - £20.18

Temporary until 5th January .
This is a 52-week non-sessional post i.e. it will include working during the school holidays.

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday, 08:30-15:15
Tuesday, 08:00-13:30
Wednesday, 08:00-16:15
Thursday, 08:00-16:15
Friday, 08:00-16:15
To start asap.

This post is being re-advertised. Previous unsuccessful applicants need not re-apply.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join our team..

We are looking for someone who is confident to be responsible for the supervision of the staff on a day to day basis in our vibrant nursery and together with the team you would be expected to help deliver high quality Early years care within the Preston Tower Nursery across the year.

Preston Tower Primary School is located in the coastal town of Prestonpans. It is a very large school split over two campuses; We currently have over children from Nursery – Primary 7. The school was established in , following the amalgamation of 2 schools.

Our West Loan Campus currently has thirteen P1 – P3 classes and two rooms in our nursery. Our Preston Road Campus has sixteen P4 – P7 classes.

The Senior Leadership Team includes our Head Teacher, 4 Depute Head Teachers and 2 Principal Teachers.

Preston Tower Primary School is a school where everyone matters and we are striving for our values of KINDNESS, NURTURE, RESPECT, INCLUSION and HIGH EXPECTATIONS to be realised both within and out with our school community.

We are fortunate to have enthusiastic children, supportive parents, carers and community members, committed support staff and dedicated teachers. We are committed to meeting all of our children's needs including raising attainment and achievement for all.

Job Details

To 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.

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