Early Years Practitioner

5 days ago


Dunfermline, United Kingdom Pitreavie Kindergarten Full time

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our happy team in delivering excellent early learning and childcare for little ones aged 3 months
- 5 years. Ideally applicants should have a sound knowledge of current childcare best-practice and provision, however training and refresher are also an option if required,

Role requirements:

- HNC in Early Education and Childcare/ SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People) (SCQF level 7) or equivalent
- Sound knowledge of Curricular areas for preschool children and pre-the birth to 3 curriculum
- comfortable being outdoors with children in all weathers and the ability to support staff to work comfortably in an outdoor environment;
- Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD;
- Strong communication skills;
- Strong organisation skills;
- Strong time management skills;
You must be able to:

- work in effective partnership with staff, parents and professionals
- act as a positive role model
- establish positive, trusting relationships with all children
- contribute towards responsive planning and in-room paperwork
- effectively manage children's behaviour
- help to monitor and maintain the environment, ensuring the equipment is safe, the setting is well resourced, and standards of hygiene are high
- ensure safety procedures for children and staff are practised at all times
- support staff in issues of safeguarding and follow appropriate procedures
- liaise and encourage parent / carer involvement, offering support, advice and signpost where necessary
- liaise with outside agencies as appropriate

**Job Types**: Part-time, Full-time

Expected hours: 25 - 50 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

School type:

- Day nursery
- Private nursery school

Work Location: In person



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