We currently have the following opportunity:
Early Learning & Childcare Practitioner (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months - Maternity Cover) - PKC13887
£16,318 - £17,475 (21.6 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Letham Primary School, Perth
We are looking for a fun, caring, committed and dedicated individual who loves to work as part of a large team and is a driven professional with appropriate Nursery experience and a passion for getting it right for every child.
You will be working with a team of skilled practitioners to support our children aged 2 years - 12 years to develop their play and learning experiences across the curriculum.
This temporary post is 21.6 hours a week maternity cover and you will be expected to work Wednesday to Friday 8:30am to 4.12pm.
This maternity cover post is anticipated to be until 10 May 2027. Should your employment end before this date, appropriate notice will be given.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
The successful candidate will be able to think 'on their feet' and enjoy a varied role in order to support a happy, busy nursery putting children's needs first.
You will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues alike.
Knowledge of Realising the Ambition and Curriculum for Excellence across Early Level along with expertise of extending play is essential, as is a commitment to continuous professional learning.
For the role of Early Childhood Practitioner, you should hold an appropriate qualification e.g., SNNEB, NNEB, HNC, SCQF level 7 equivalent or SVQ 3 in Childcare and Education or SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People, as well as have the eligibility to register with SSSC.
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.
