Early Years Practitioner, Glaitness Primary School

Job Description

EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING

Glaitness Primary School

Early Years Practitioner

14 hours per week, 50 weeks per year

Permanent

£29,192 - £29,795 / £30,488 - £32,605 pro rata

£16.00 - £16.33 / £16.71 - £17.87 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our team in the above Early Learning and Childcare setting.

This is an exciting time for early learning and childcare, and we are looking for enthusiastic people who would enjoy being part of a team to help deliver flexible, high quality care that meets the needs of children aged 2 to 5 years.

To be appointed at Grade E:

You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy and a minimum of 2 years work or volunteering experience involving children.

You are also required to achieve an HNC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up post.

To be appointed at Grade F:

You are required to achieve an HNC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up post.

You are also required to have at least one years' experience of working with young children in a dedicated early learning and childcare setting (this may be in a training or student role).

For both Grades, you should also be registered with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children, or where new to employment as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children, register within 6 months of taking up post.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss this post by contacting Cathy Smith, Early Learning and Childcare Manager on 01856 873648 or email cathy.smith@orkney.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 9 February 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.