Childcare Education Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom South Lanarkshire Full time

Position Overview

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, throughout the year, aligned with academic terms.

Employment Type: Fixed-term contract.

South Lanarkshire is dedicated to fostering the growth and welfare of young individuals in a nurturing environment and is seeking to hire an Early Years Practitioner.

In this role, you will be an enthusiastic and effective member of a dedicated early years team, responsible for supporting and nurturing children while creating engaging learning experiences. Your goal will be to deliver a high-quality, child-centered early years service that caters to the needs of our youngest learners and their families. You will be an innovative educator who collaborates effectively with colleagues.

Additionally, you should possess experience in an early years setting and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development. Candidates should hold at least one of the following qualifications: NNEB, HNC, SVQ 3 in Children's Care Learning & Development, or SVQ 3 in Early Years Care & Education.

Furthermore, you will need to fulfill the registration criteria for a Practitioner with the relevant regulatory body.

Key Requirements

Application Process

All communication will be conducted via the email address associated with your application. Ensure that you add the relevant email to your safe list to prevent important messages from being misclassified as spam.

Compliance Information

This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order. It is classified as Regulated Work with Children, in accordance with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.



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