Peripatetic Early Childhood Practitioner, Pitlochry High School - PKC11393

Job Description

Peripatetic Early Childhood Practitioner - PKC11393
£28,249 - £30,351 (Whole Year Working)
Pitlochry High School

Our aim is to provide high quality child-centred Early Learning and Childcare and Wrap Around Care which reflects and responds to individual needs and identity of children aged 2 to 12 years old. This post combines working in early learning and school aged childcare.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing and innovative Early Childhood Practitioner. The ability to work in a team situation is essential and a flexible approach to working with children and parents is required.

You will be required to travel within Aberfeldy and Pitlochry ELC communities however, your base will be at Pitlochry. The post is a full year position working the 45 week extended model between the hours of 8am and 6pm on a rota basis.

Do you relish planning and delivering a child-centred, creative early years curriculum which meets the needs of individual children?

Do you pride yourself on the high-quality learning and play experiences you offer the children in your care and the strong relationships you build with children, their families and partner agencies?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Individual

You should hold an appropriate qualification e.g. SNNEB, NNEB, HNC, SCQF level 7 equivalent or SVQ 3 in Childcare and Education or SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People), as well as have the eligibility to register with SSSC.

A current driving licence and having access to a vehicle is essential.

For further information about this position, please contact Julie Wrightson on or Linda Reid on .

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE.  Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross.  If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.