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Ref no:
455561
Published:
15/01/2026
Closes:
29/01/2026
Location:
Cornton Nursery School, Stirling, FK9 5DN
Salary:
£33,708 - £36,468 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

The post holder will be a fully qualified Early Childhood Educator. You will work effectively as part of our team delivering a high quality service within our nursery setting as we begin the roll out of extended Nursery provision for the children in our nursery. The successful candidate will work within a passionate and motivated team to create a stimulating, high quality play environment for children and families. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and innovative. You will be highly motivated, with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and have a previous track record of working effectively alongside community partners, within an early years environment. You will show a commitment to continuing professional development and actively engage in developments across our Nursery setting, Learning Community and Authority to ensure positive outcomes for all learners.

Applicants should be explicit in detailing the required skills, experience and attributes that you are able to bring to this post. You will be SSSC registered prior to appointment, or register within 6 months of your appointment. This is a full time post, the applicant must be able to work between the hours of 8.00am-6.00pm on a rotated shift basis.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Job Description

Additional Salary Information

Stirling Information

The Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
  • Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
  • Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
  • Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
  • Carers Leave
  • Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
  • Access to Health & Wellbeing support
  • Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Lift share Scheme
  • Car Lease Scheme
  • Technology Benefit Scheme


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