Early Years Practitioner – Tynecastle Nursery School

Job Description

Early Years Practitioner

Tynecastle Nursery School, located within Tynecastle Stadium, is hiring an experienced and motivated Early Years Practitioner for a permanent role. The successful candidate will work shift patterns Monday Friday, with some early or late shifts on rotation each month.

Salary: £30,188 – £34,452 (pro rata for sessional). Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional.

Tynecastle Nursery is a purpose built space designed in 1929, registered for 55 children aged 2 5 years. The nursery benefits from a rich social and cultural mix of families, reflecting its community strengths. A highly skilled, dynamic and motivated staff team supports children and families.

Please note that you must ensure you have one of the following qualifications before you apply:

• SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 7 or HNC Childhood Practice

When completing the application form please clearly state the name of your qualification and level as stated above.

If you do not have either of these qualifications, we will be unable to consider your application.

Please read the attached Early Years Practitioner job pack for further information, including post qualification experience and additional requirements. If you are unsure regarding the qualification or require any other information, please contact the Nursery / Centre directly. You can search for contact details on the Council website

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.

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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Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.