Early Childhood Practitioner, Goodlyburn Primary School, Perth

Job Description

Early Childhood Practitioner - PKC12237
£21,056 - £22,557 (30 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Goodlyburn Primary School, Perth

We are seeking a qualified and skilled Early Childhood Practitioner (ECP) with expertise in early childhood learning and development, to join our large and experienced team at Goodlyburn and City of Perth Early Childhood Centre (COPECC) Early Learning Centre.

You will work as a member of the team with young children to plan, deliver, observe and record learning. This will contribute to the delivery of an integrated approach to children’s development within a safe and inclusive environment.

You will have responsibilities for the care and welfare of children, including those with additional support needs. You will participate and contribute to continued professional learning.

The successful post holder will have a relevant qualification, SNNEB, NNEB, HNC, SCQF level 7 or equivalent or SVQ in Childcare and Education or SVQ3 Social Services (Children and Young People). You must be able to register as a practitioner with SSSC, within 3 months of appointment and adhere to all elements of the SSSC Employee Codes of Practice and Perth and Kinross employee standards.

The Individual

Applications are invited from practitioners who genuinely enjoy working with young children and have the motivation and energy to provide engaging child centred creative learning experiences. 

The successful candidate will be able to "think on their feet" and enjoy a varied role in order to support a happy, busy nursery putting children's needs first. 

We are proud of the very strong relationships we have with partner agencies and so a role in our Centre will require you to collaborate with other professionals on a daily basis. 

You must be able to work on your own initiative and as a team member who directly contributes to and supports colleagues in the development of a flexible early learning and childcare service, which is appropriate to the needs of young children and their families in the Centre and its surrounding community, within the context of authority and nursery policies and procedures.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Laura Knoyle, Centre Leader on 01738 472232.

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 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.  This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

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.