Early Years Practitioner - Newtongrange Primary School - MID06367

Job Vacancy

Newtongrange Primary School is a non-denominational school for children living within the Newtongrange community. The school, built in 1925, is next to the park in the centre of the ex-mining village. The school roll is currently 433 learners. This session, there are 15 primary classes from P1-P7 and our Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) setting offers 62 full time places. Within the school building, there is a gym hall, dining hall, school library, nurture room (NEST), Expressive Arts room and other learning spaces. There are playground facilities at the rear of the school and classes have access to the local park to enrich learning and play.

We are committed to building effective partnerships with parents and the wider community so that together we can share the important task of preparing our children for the opportunities and challenges of the future, and ultimately to enable them to achieve their full potential and follow their dreams. We offer parents opportunities to share their child’s learning through regular planned activities. We have an active and supportive Parent Council, an enterprising P.T.A. who organise many social and fundraising events over the school year and most parents support their children at school in a variety of ways.

We have a highly committed staff of teachers, Early Years Practitioners (EYPs) and school support staff who provide high quality learning and teaching experiences, and who contribute to the daily running of the school. The senior leadership team full complement consists of a Head Teacher, two Depute Head Teachers, two Principal Teachers and an Acting Principal Teacher supporting Pupil Equity Funding interventions.

Post holder must hold at least a practitioner level qualification, HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7; or SVQ Social Services (Children & Young people) at SCQF 7 or equivalents that meet the requirements for SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration e.g.

SVQ 3 Child Care and Education

SVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education

SVQ Children’s Care learning and Development SCQF 7

HNC Childcare and Education.

HNC Working with Children in Early Years.

HNC Early Education and Childcare (at SCQF level 7).

Qualifications which were previously recognised for SNNEB/NNEB registration may be acceptable.

An up to date first aid certificate is also required.

CLOSING DATE - 26 September 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - week beginning 7th October 2024

Job Advert

Position Title: Early Years Practitioner

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships

Working from Home: No

Location: Newtongrange Primary School

Contract Status: Fixed Term until 31 March 2025

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: 

Monday: 8am – 4.30pm

Tuesday: 8am – 4.30pm

Wednesday: 8am – 4pm

Thursday: 8am – 4pm

Friday: 8am – 1pm

Weeks per year: 39

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 39 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £24,995.17 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email the Recruitment Team at recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.