Early Years Practitioner - Duddingston Primary School

Early Years Practitioner - fixed term until 18/12/2026
Duddingston Primary School

Salary: £29,173 - £33,287 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 4.75 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Working pattern for position is Friday 08:15-13:00

We are looking for an enthusiastic early years practitioner to join our team, who has a nurturing approach and commitment to delivering high quality learning experiences to the children in our setting.

Duddingston nursery class is part of Duddingston Primary School, a non-denominational school situated in the North East of Edinburgh and part of the Portobello Learning Community. Our nursery operates on a term-time basis and has 60 full time places for children aged 3-5 years. Built in 2016, our nursery has a secure outdoor and garden area which the children have access to at all times.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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