Early Learning & Childcare Practitioner, Letham Primary School, Perth - PKC13887

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.

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We currently have the following opportunity:

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This maternity cover post is anticipated to be until 10 May 2027.  Should your employment end before this date, appropriate notice will be given.

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Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

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.

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You will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues alike. 

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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.

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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.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

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Here's what we can offer you:

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• A generous annual leave package
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• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
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• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
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• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
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• Access to a range of benefits
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• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions
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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.

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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.

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All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Julie Clark on 01738 477695 or at [email protected] to find out more.

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Click “APPLY NOW”

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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.

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Internal applicants applying for secondment must obtain line manager approval through the secondment form available under My Forms – Secondment Request Form on MyView. Please note that secondment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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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 [email protected] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

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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.

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Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

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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.

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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.