Early Years Practitioner - St Joseph's Primary School

Early Years PractitionerSt Joseph's RC Primary SchoolSalary: £30,188 - £34,452 Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessionalWe are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our setting, who can bring knowledge, experience, vitality, flexibility, and a passion for helping young children develop and grow through planning and providing high-quality learning experiences.The Early Years Practitioner must hold SCQF Level 7 in Social Services (Children and Young People) or HNC Childhood Practice (SCQF Level 7). At St. Joseph's RC Primary School, our aim is to provide an exciting and welcoming learning community where every child is guided and encouraged to achieve their best, fulfilling their potential in all areas of their learning.School Motto: Put your heart into all that you do! Values: Faith |Achievement | Learning | LoveEYPs do not work during the 12 weeks of school holidays; however, the total salary is paid in 12 equal monthly payments, over the year. Please read the sessional working information attached to this advert. This explains how salaries are calculated for sessional (term time) and part time posts. There are also opportunities to work in a holiday hub provision during the school holidays for successful candidates looking to work during the school holidays.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.Find out more about our commitment to equalities Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh CouncilOur salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.Happy to talk flexible working.Follow us on X at @edincounciljobsView Sessional Working Informationhttps://counter.adcourier.com/QmVja3kuQ3VubmluZ2hhbS4yNTIwOS4xMzUzMkBja…;