Early Years Practitioner – St. Martin’s RC Primary School – EAL12575 Job at Full Time NEW

Job Description Vacancy Information The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly. Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. Hourly rate of pay: £18.34 – £19.86This is a 39-week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days. Days and Hours of Work:Monday – Thursday, 08:15-15:15Friday, 08:15-12:45To start asap. St. Martin’s RC Primary School is an inclusive Roman Catholic Primary School in the East Lothian town of Tranent. There are six classes from P1 – P7 and a 24 pupil capacity nursery class which operates within the term time 38 week model of 1140 hours. St Martin’s is a single storey building set in extensive grounds. There is a dining room and a gym/assembly hall, a library and various other inviting learning spaces. Pupil and family needs are met within a warm ethos of care and respect. Staff are committed to ensuring every child receives a high quality education and support children to achieve their potential. St Martin’s is committed to celebrating success and working with the parish and wider community. The school promotes collaborative working and shared leadership through the school improvement plan. St Martin’s has an active Parent Council and parents are encouraged to participate in all aspects of school life. This post is for an Early Years Support Practitioner to work as part of a passionate team of professionals within our nursery provision. This creative early year s team enhance children s learning experiences through a holistic approach and commitment to outdoor learning and community involvement such as visits to the community garden. Job Details To work as an effective member of an early years team delivering a high quality child centred service which meets the needs of children and their families. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under ‘Job Attachments’) for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every ‘essential’ criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. The East Lothian Way values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them. Job Requirements Relevant QualificationsYou must be educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or hold SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications in Childcare/Education or equivalent and be able to evidence additional learning and knowledge of current practice and legislation in relation to Early Learning and Childcare. SSSC RegistrationSSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months. PVG MembershipThis post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council. Please note: PVG member s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made. Please note:If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. 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