Early Years Practitioner - Fort EYC

Early Years Practitioner - Fort Early Years Centre

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

The Early Years Practitioner will provide a service compatible with good practice in the education and care of children and young people within the policies and systems laid down by the Council, Education Department and Care Inspectorate. They will work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary or other team promoting a stimulating environment which balances education and care for children and young people. Meeting children's individual needs and those of their families, enabling everyone to achieve their potential.

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 a continuous period of three months or more outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. These checks must be satisfactory prior to an unconditional offer and commencement.

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.