ELC Practitioner, Howden St Andrews Primary School, 486.02

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36 hours, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed term until 10^th August 2025

Start date will be 6^th January 2025 (subject to all recruitment checks being completed)

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

Howden St. Andrew’s Primary is a denominational school which was established in February 1970. It has a Nursery Class and stages P1-P7 with a current roll of 338, led by an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Senior Leadership team. The catchment area serves Howden, Craigshill, Ladywell and Livingston Village. The shared vision, values and aims ensure that a relationship-based approach and well-being is the priority for learners, families and staff. Howden St. Andrew’s is currently situated in SIMD 2 therefore the catchment includes some areas of high deprivation. Howden St. Andrew’s strives to build up the whole school community providing measures for excellence and equity.

Howden St. Andrew’s is part of the local community both educationally and socially. There are active and effective Parish-Community links through St. Andrew’s Parish Church in Craigshill. There are also strong links with St. Margaret’s Academy and the cluster primary schools. Howden St. Andrew’s has an active Parent Council and works closely with partner agencies to meet the needs of the whole school community.

We are seeking an enthusiastic practitioner to join the team in the nursery which is open 50 weeks per year and staff working on a rota across the opening hours.

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council

For further information please contact Alison Cowan, ELC Area Support Manager – e-mail: Alison.cowan@westlothian.org.uk