Early Years Practitioner - Davidson's Mains Primary School

Job Title and Location

Early Years Practitioner, Davidson's Mains Primary School.

Salary: £30,188 – £34,452 (pro‑rated for sessional).

Hours:

36 per week, 39 weeks sessional.

We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner (EYP) to join our enthusiastic and committed early years team as a transitional EYP that covers both Nursery and P.1 and moves up with the children from Nursery to P.1. The role will involve collegiate working between the nursery class and P.1 classes at Davidson's Mains Primary School, and with the other transition EYP who is currently based in P.1. This post will be based in nursery for session 2026‑27 where shift patterns are worked.

• Support children’s development from Nursery to P.1.
• Collaborate with nursery and P.1 classes and transition teams.
• Implement curriculum and transition plans.
• Work collegially with colleagues across the school.

• Experience in early years education.
• Knowledge of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• Must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check; if spent 3 months abroad in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check is required.
• Positive outcome of these pre‑employment checks is mandatory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women, minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions, care‑experienced individuals, carers, and the LGBT+ community. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

• Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
• Happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
• Inclusive Edinburgh: