EDUC G2 - Early Years Practitioners

Overview

Description
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Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via the “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

Actual closing date
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Applications must be received by 28 February 2026, 11:55pm.

Location
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Various locations in South Lanarkshire.

Hours
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Various hours available.

Hourly rate
: £17.72 - £18.21 per hour.

Application note
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Please apply online. All correspondence will be via your email address.

You will work as an enthusiastic, effective member of an early years team supporting, nurturing children and creating stimulating learning opportunities that deliver a high quality child-centred early years provision which meets the needs of our youngest children and their families. You will be an innovative educator who will work in partnership with others.

You will also be required to meet the registration requirements of a Practitioner with SSSC.

• Education Resources is looking to recruit an Early Years Practitioner with experience in an early years environment.
• You should have at least one of the following qualifications: NNEB, HNC, SVQ 3 Children’s Care Learning & Development or SVQ 3 Early Years Care & Education, BA Early Learning and Childcare (Graduate Apprentice).
• You will be committed to ongoing professional development and be in possession of at least one of the qualifications listed above.
• Overseas Criminal Records Check is required if applicable; applicants born outside the UK or who have lived/worked outside the UK for at least three months in the past 10 years must provide evidence as described.
• Be aware of and comply with Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Covenant policies.

View the Early Years Practitioner job profile. If you need to submit any additional information to support your application (not a CV), upload it under supporting documents.

Screening notes
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Preferred candidates identified after the selection event may be required to assist with recruitment checks. Recruitment checks not completed in a reasonable timescale may result in withdrawal from the position. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees shall disqualify the applicant.

Fairness and compliance
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Delivering a Fairer Future;
This post supports the Council’s positive action programme and equal opportunities commitments.

Disability and Armed Forces commitments
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We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. The Council supports veterans and service leavers; they are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria.

• Enrolment in the local government pension scheme
• Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family-friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave
• Employee discounts – including cinema
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program

Important
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Please note we do not accept CVs in place of the application form. To be considered, you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.