ELC Practitioner, Kirkhill Primary School, 500.52

18 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 9 August 2026

Kirkhill ELC, part of Kirkhill Primary serves the community of Kirkhill, Broxburn in West Lothian. The setting is open 50 weeks per year, staff work flexibly across the opening hours 7:45am until 6:20pm. This post will be for Monday, Tuesday, and alternative Fridays.

Our nursery (ELC) is at the heart of our establishment, we value the essential work that takes place in the Early Learning and Childcare Setting. It is in the ELC that children and families are supported to form an attachment that will support every child to reach their developmental and early learning goals.

Kirkhill ELC offers children a wide range of learning experiences. We manage continuous improvement through robust self-evaluation and implementation of the School Improvement Plan. We are seeking an enthusiastic practitioner to join the team.

The successful candidate will work as part of a forward-thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and will respond to the individual needs of each child, providing high quality interactions and learning experiences.

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.

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.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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 Allanah-Marie Cook, ELC Area Manager e-mail: Allanah-marie.cook@westlothian.org.uk