Early Childhood Education Specialist

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom City of Edinburgh Council Full time

Position Overview

Department of Children, Education and Justice Services

Early Years Practitioner
Clovenstone Primary School Nursery

Compensation: £26,000 - £30,000 (pro-rata for sessional)
Work Hours: 36 hours per week, 39 weeks sessional

Clovenstone Primary School is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to contribute to our nursery environment, engaging with a diverse group of up to 60 children aged 3 to 5 years.

For additional insights about our institution, please explore our resources.

The ideal candidate must possess SSSC registration.

This role involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults as outlined in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act. The selected individual will need to enroll in the PVG Scheme or complete a PVG Scheme update check. If the candidate has lived outside the UK for a continuous period of 3 months or more within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be necessary. Provision of this check is a requirement. An unconditional employment offer and start date will depend on the satisfactory completion of these pre-employment checks.

We are devoted to fostering a workplace culture where every individual feels appreciated, included, and empowered to perform at their best. We acknowledge the advantages that a diverse workforce, enriched with varied values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds, brings to our organization.

In our pursuit to enhance our organizational culture and create an excellent working environment for the citizens of Edinburgh, we aim to attract the most suitable candidates, not only based on their skills and experiences but also on their work ethic.

To facilitate this, we are revising our interview and assessment methods, transitioning from a competency-based approach to one that emphasizes behavioral and technical skills relevant to the position. This innovative interviewing technique will enable us to evaluate your thought processes and how you embody Our Core Values of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility in your professional conduct.

For further details, please refer to our Core Values webpage.



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