Early Childhood Practitioner

LOCATION:
The Community School of Auchterarder New School Lane Auchterarder, PH3 1BL

SALARY:
£16,949 - £18,210 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Part Time

HOURS:
21.6 hours per week

£16,949 - £18,210 (21.6 Hours per week, Whole Year working)
The Community School of Auchterarder

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Early Childhood Practitioner to join our Nursery team on a part-time basis.

You will be working with a team of skilled practitioners to support our children to develop their play and learning experiences across the curriculum.

We are looking for a committed and dedicated individual who loves to work as part of a team.

Knowledge of 0-3 Years Curriculum and Curriculum for Excellence across Early Level, along with knowledge of extending play, is essential, as is a commitment to continuous professional learning.

For the role of Early Childhood Practitioner, you should hold an appropriate qualification e.g. HNC Level 7, - SVQ level 4, SVQ level 3 Social Services Children and Young People, as well as have the eligibility to register with SSSC.

**About the School**

The Community School of Auchterarder is an all-through school, comprising Nursery, Primary and Secondary departments serving the community of Auchterarder and surrounding district.

We have a roll of approximately 1,100 children and young people across all three sectors. The nursery setting is an 80-place setting working on an extended years 45-week model.

The school is situated in a rural location, approximately 14 miles south of Perth with good road networks to the rest of Perthshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh and the central belt. Our Associated Primary Schools are Aberuthven, Blackford and Dunning.

Our school motto is ‘Strive to Excel’ and, working together, we encourage all children and young people to aspire to be the best they can be.

Our aim is to build a community of learners who are:
Happy
Engaged
Ambitious
Respectful
Trustworthy.

The Community School of Auchterarder, at the HEART of our community.

**The Individual**:
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.

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.