Early Years Practitioner - Bonnyrigg Primary School

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Bonnyrigg ELC Class is situated at the south end of Bonnyrigg within the primary school building which was built in 2009.

The school is in the middle of residential housing with the majority of our children attending from the Sherwood, Grange and Brixwold Estates.

The accommodation comprises: a large playroom with new kitchen area, a welcome cloakroom as well as toilets and changing facilities. There is a large fenced outside area which is well resourced and has recently undergone expansion and landscaping. The ELC also has a wealth of resources indoors for extending all aspects of children’s development. We have use of the expressive arts and activity halls in the school.

We have close links with the local primary schools, although the majority of our children move on to Bonnyrigg Primary School.

Post holder must hold at least a practitioner level qualification, HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7; or SVQ Social Services (Children & Young people) at SCQF 7 or equivalents that meet the requirements for SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration e.g.

SVQ 3 Child Care and Education

SVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education

SVQ Children’s Care learning and Development SCQF 7

HNC Childcare and Education.

HNC Working with Children in Early Years.

HNC Early Education and Childcare (at SCQF level 7).

Qualifications which were previously recognised for SNNEB/NNEB registration may be acceptable.

An up to date first aid certificate is also required.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 8 October 2023

INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 26 October 2023

 

Vacancy Information

Position Title: Early Years Practitioner

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships

Location: Bonnyrigg Primary School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday

Weeks per year: 39

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 39 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £23,213.27 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email the Recruitment Team at recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.