Early Years Practitioner - Lauder Primary School

Job Details

Grade: 6C

Hours: 11 hours per week

Hourly Rate: £16.92 - £18.27

Salary: £8383.24 - £9052.09 per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary Maternity cover until 02/04/2027 or the earlier return of the post holder

Role Purpose

You will contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and take an active part in other appropriate duties as required.

Essential

At least one of the following qualifications:

▪ HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education.

▪ SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7

▪ SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development

All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Robbie Oliver-Devlin at Robbie.Oliver-Devlin@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Employability Support –The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email employability@scotborders.gov.uk