Early Years Practitioner - Scots Corner ELC
- Location:
- Scots Corner Blackhall Terrace Penicuik, EH26 0EW
- Salary:
- £28,984 - £30,750 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 23.5 hours per week
Job Advert
Post holder must hold a practitioner level qualification (e.g. SVQ3 in Childcare & Early Years Education or an HNC in Childcare and Education, or equivalent) that meets the requirements for SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration.
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 15th of September 2024
INTERVIEW DATE - From Wednesday 25th September 2024
Vacancy Information
Position Title: Early Years Practitioner
Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships
Location: Scots Corner ELC
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 23.5 hours per week
Working Pattern:
Week 1 – Wednesday 7.15am-4.45pm, Thursday 7.15am-4.45pm, Friday 7.30-1pm
Week 2 – Wednesday 8.15am-5.45pm, Thursday 8.15-5.45pm, Friday 7.30-1pm
Weeks per year: 52
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 23.5 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £18,920.73 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.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.