Early Childhood Practitioner, Goodlyburn Primary School, Perth

Job Description

Early Childhood Practitioner (Fixed Term until 11 August 2024) - PKC10865
£19,124 - £20,752 (30 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Goodlyburn Primary School, Perth

Perth & Kinross aim to intensify and deepen support for learning. We are looking to recruit an Early Childhood Practitioner to support the delivery of high quality learning within Primary One at Goodlyburn Primary School.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who has a commitment and passion to deliver excellence and equity so that every child should thrive and have the best opportunity to succeed.

You must have sound knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence (Early Level).

You will assist in the organisation and management of the service for the benefit of all children, families and the wider community.

You must be able to work on your own initiative and as a team member who directly contributes to and supports colleagues in the development of high quality learning.

The Individual

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.

For further information about this position, please contact ELC@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees.  One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE.  Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross.  If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.  You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes 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.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer.  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.  Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.