Early Learning and Childcare Practitioner

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it is about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

Early Learning and Childcare Practitioner (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) – PKC
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Salary: £13,140 – £14,072 for 18 hours per week (term‑time only)

Location:

Letham Primary School, Perth

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure an Early Learning and Childcare Practitioner role within Perth & Kinross Council.

We are seeking a qualified and skilled Early Childhood Practitioner (ECP) with expertise in early childhood learning and development to join our large and experienced team at the Letham Early Years and Childcare Centre.

• Plan, deliver, observe and record learning activities with young children.
• Provide care and welfare for children, including those with additional support needs.
• Participate and contribute to continued professional learning.

• Enjoy working with young children and have the motivation and energy to provide engaging, child‑centred, creative learning experiences.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a team member who supports colleagues in developing a flexible early learning and childcare service, aligned with nursery policies and procedures.
• Hold an appropriate qualification such as SNNEB, NNEB, HNC, SCQF Level 7 equivalent, SVQ 3 in Childcare and Education, or SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) and be eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Unregistered applicants may apply provided they register within 3 months of starting and are registered within 6 months.

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in delivering our key priorities. You will be asked to demonstrate how you have supported our values and behaviours in past roles.

• A generous annual leave package.
• Six public holidays and an additional discretionary day.
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme.
• Family‑friendly work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and a Wellbeing Framework.
• Access to a range of benefits.
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions.

We recognise the benefits of flexible working and encourage you to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager. A healthy work‑life balance is important to us, and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role. Under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. If you have lived overseas for 12 months or more within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

Confirmed offers of employment and commencement will be subject to mandatory pre‑employment checks, including references, as well as eligibility to work in the UK, relevant qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.

We would love to hear from you and encourage you to get in touch with Joanna Northcott, Centre Leader, at your convenient time. Click “APPLY NOW” to submit your application.

External candidates must provide contact details for two referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Contact the hiring manager or the Recruitment Team at 01738 475555 to discuss any reasonable adjustments.

Diversity is important to us, and we encourage all candidates, including former armed forces personnel or reservists, to apply if they meet the job requirements.