EDUC - Nursery Teacher; Perapetitic;

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ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by26th of February 2026, 11:55pm.

Location: Various locations in South Lanarkshire, based in Council HQ, Floor 13.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday
Salary: Main Grade Teacher Scale, £41,916 - £52, 614 per year.

We are looking for a fully qualified GTC primary teacher with experience or interest in teaching children within ELC settings on a peripatetic basis.

South Lanarkshire Council schools have undergone an £800m+ modernisation programme. We have invested significantly in modernising school buildings and this project is believed to be the largest and most progressive in the UK.

The agenda now is to provide high quality education which will inspire learners, transform learning and strengthen communities.

It is our mission to make positive meaningful changes in the lives of young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.

We are the fifth largest local authority in Scotland and we want to harness the passion and commitment that you have for teaching - so why not come and join us.

We are committed to the education, care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment. You will work as an enthusiastic, effective member of the central early years team supporting settings to deliver a high quality curriculum and supporting the improvement agenda, as appropriate. You will be an innovative educator who will work in partnership with others.

In addition, you will have experience of working within an early years environment and will be committed to ongoing professional development and be in possession of a teaching qualification. You will be required to meet the registration requirements of GTC.

When completing your application, please ensure that you tell us about the following:

• Please describe your previous experience of actively contributing to the development of an Early Level curriculum within an ELC setting.
• What skills, abilities and experience do you have that would enable you to effectively contribute to the wider work of the setting.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the progression of children's learning.
• Working in partnership with Early Years Managers, Practitioners and Support staff.
• Promoting the health, welfare and safety of children.
• Undertaking appropriate and agreed CPD opportunities.
• Contributing to strategies including raising attainment, establishment planning and evaluation and service development.

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If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online -All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

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