Early Years Practitioner, Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community PS Nursery, 485.97 - WEL08708

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL, Pumpherston, West Lothian

Early Years Practitioner, Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community PS Nursery, 485.97 - WEL08708

£20,001 - £30,000

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL, Pumpherston, West Lothian

  • Full time
  • Temporary

Posted 3 days ago, 29 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: 12-11-2024 (In 10 days)

job Ref: WEL08708

Full Job Description

Job Advert

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year – Fixed term until 10th August 2025

Interviews will be arranged face to face on Thursday 5th December 2024

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

We are seeking an enthuisatic ELC practitioner to join the nursery team with the setting supporting early learning and the Early Years Officer/Teacher. The post holder will develop and promote high quality learning experiences for all children within the establishment.  The setting is open 50 weeks per year and the staff work flexibility on a rota across the opening hours.

Our ELC work collaboratively to provide high quality learning experiences for all children.  We are looking for a practitioner who will bring drive and a good knowledge of the early level curriculum. The successful candidate will demonstrate their nurturing approach and dedication to getting it right for children.

The post-holder must be educated to HNC/SVQ3 level in Early Education and Childcare or provide equivalent qualifications and be able to demonstrate breadth and depth of experience in an early year’s educational establishment.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Skinner ELCASM

Email: elizabeth.skinner@westlothian.org.uk

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

This position requires registration with the SSSC.  The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC.    SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date