Location: Crieff Primary School Broich Road Crieff, PH7 3SE
Salary: £17,704 - £18,965 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 21.6 hours per week
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job; it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Early Childhood Practitioner - PKC12438
£17,704 - £18,965 (21.6 Hours per week, Whole Year working)
Crieff Primary School and Early Learning Centre
We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing and innovative Early Childhood Practitioner to join our welcoming team.
Our aim at Crieff Primary and Early Learning Centre is to provide child-centred early learning and childcare (aged 2-5 years) which reflects and responds to individual needs and identity.
Skills & Experience Required
The ability to work in a team situation is essential, and a flexible approach to working with young children and parents is required.
The successful candidate will already 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).
This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). If you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months.
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager if this is of interest to you. A healthy work-life balance is important to us, and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Suz McKenzie, Head Teacher, on 01764 657888 to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
This post is not eligible for sponsorship.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender-specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regulated work and under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above-mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications, and fitness to undertake the post.
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