Senior Childcare

2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom North Edinburgh Childcare Full time

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to fill the following post in our nursery Childcare Team:
- SENIOR CHILDCARE & EDUCATION PRACTITIONER

Full Time - 35.83 Hours/Week (Monday - Friday)

Salary - Up To £28,012.77/Annum depending on qualification

The purpose of the Senior Childcare & Education Practitioner is:
- To have a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of high-quality childcare and education services for a diverse range of children attending North Edinburgh Childcare’s Nursery.
- To supervise the day-to-day work of team members and maintain an overview of the provision.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy playroom within the nursery for children aged 4 months-5 years. 

Successful applicants will have experience of working in an early years setting, a sound knowledge of key documents including Realising the Ambition, Pre-Birth to Three and the Curriculum for Excellence along with the ability to support others in the planning, implementation and evaluation of a high-quality early learning and childcare service.

Practitioners will have a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of a variety of settings and they must be able to promote the learning, development and all-round well-being of children by identifying and meeting their care, support and learning needs, as well as being able to oversee the work of others. 

The successful individual must ensure promotion of the highest standards of practice by adhering to North Edinburgh Childcare’s policies and procedures, work practice documents and Competency Framework at all times. 

Please note that all applicants for this post must be eligible to:

-  
- Become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme. 
- Register with the Scottish Social Services Council at Practitioner Level
- Work in the UK and have the relevant documents to prove this. 

The closing date for these posts is Noon on Friday, 2 May 2025

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

Pay: Up to £28,012.77 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
- Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- SSSC membership at Practitioner level (preferred)
- Qualification for this level (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/05/2025
Reference ID: SCEP202504

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