Early Years Practitioner – Dean Park Primary School
Job Description
Job Summary
Dean Park Primary School serves the village of Balerno in south west Edinburgh. The school operates across two sites: a large nursery annexe located in the heart of the village and the main campus within the Marchbank housing estate. We currently have a nursery capacity for 88 full time children and a primary school roll of 504 pupils. Our main campus is also undergoing an exciting expansion, with six new classrooms due for completion this year.
Position
Early Years Practitioner – Dean Park Primary School
Salary and Hours
Salary: £30,188 – £34,452 (pro rata for part time and sessional)
Hours: 31 per week, 39 weeks sessional
Role Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our welcoming and inclusive nursery team. The role requires a flexible and adaptable practitioner who is committed to inclusive practice, teamwork and helping every child achieve their full potential.
Regulatory Requirements
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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