Job Vacancy
King's Park Primary School is a non-denominational school that was built in 1903 and serves the Dalkeith community. The school is built next to King's Park and the children have access to this for leisure and to enrich their learning opportunities. The school has a roll of 494 children from P1- P7 and offers 94 full time ELC places. The roll is diverse and includes pupils from all 5 quintile data zones and this range is also reflected in each year group.
Our school consists of three buildings within the grounds. Our Junior building comprises of ELC-P3 learners, a library, Support for Learning classroom, learning hive and a dining hall. Our Senior building comprises of P4-7 learners, our School Office, a gym hall and Nurture Room. We have a temporary unit which currently hosts one of our P7 classes.
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our current team. They will demonstrate their ability to provide high quality interactions, experiences and spaces which are informed by the learner's interests. We strive to place dignity and respect at the centre of all our interactions to ensure the rights of the child are fully met. The successful candidates will work collaboratively to develop an engaging outdoor learning environment which promotes curiosity, enquiry and creativity. Demonstrating a commitment to developing positive parental partnerships and making effective local community links is desirable. Candidates who are nurturing, demonstrate inclusive practice and can positively contribute to GIRFEC are invited to apply for these posts.
KNOWLEDGE
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
- Sunday 26th January 2025 INTERVIEW DATE
- 5th/6th February 2025
Job Advert Position Title: Early Years Practitioner Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Location: King's Park Primary School Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 29.6 (29 hours 26 minutes) Working Pattern: Mon-Wed 08:15-14:55 (30min break), Thurs 08:15-14:51 (30 min break), Fri 08:15-13:15 (no break) 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 29.6 hours over 39 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £21,443.97 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.
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 call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team 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.
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King's Park Primary School is a non-denominational school that was built in 1903 and serves the Dalkeith community. The school is built next to King's Park and the children have access to this for leisure and to enrich their learning opportunities. The school has a roll of 494 children from P1- P7 and offers 94 full time ELC places. The roll is diverse and includes pupils from all 5 quintile data zones and this range is also reflected in each year group.
Our school consists of three buildings within the grounds. Our Junior building comprises of ELC-P3 learners, a library, Support for Learning classroom, learning hive and a dining hall. Our Senior building comprises of P4-7 learners, our School Office, a gym hall and Nurture Room. We have a temporary unit which currently hosts one of our P7 classes.
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our current team. They will demonstrate their ability to provide high quality interactions, experiences and spaces which are informed by the learner's interests. We strive to place dignity and respect at the centre of all our interactions to ensure the rights of the child are fully met. The successful candidates will work collaboratively to develop an engaging outdoor learning environment which promotes curiosity, enquiry and creativity. Demonstrating a commitment to developing positive parental partnerships and making effective local community links is desirable. Candidates who are nurturing, demonstrate inclusive practice and can positively contribute to GIRFEC are invited to apply for these posts.
KNOWLEDGE
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
- Sunday 26th January 2025 INTERVIEW DATE
- 5th/6th February 2025
Job Advert Position Title: Early Years Practitioner Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Location: King's Park Primary School Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 29.6 (29 hours 26 minutes) Working Pattern: Mon-Wed 08:15-14:55 (30min break), Thurs 08:15-14:51 (30 min break), Fri 08:15-13:15 (no break) 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 29.6 hours over 39 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £21,443.97 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.
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 call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team 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.
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