Early Years and Childcare Practitioner, The Community School of Auchterarder Nursery and Wraparound Care Service

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's 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.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Early Years and Childcare Practitioner (Fixed Term until 31 March 2027) - PKC
14060
£31,759 - £34,011 (Whole Year working, 45 week model)
The Community School of Auchterarder Nursery and Wraparound Care Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Early Years and Childcare Practitioner to join our team on a permanent basis.

We are seeking a qualified and skilled Early Years and Childcare Practitioner with expertise in early childhood learning and development, to join our staff team at The Community School of Auchterarder Nursery and Wraparound Care Service.

You will be working with a team of skilled practitioners to support our children to develop their play and learning experiences across the curriculum.

Our setting is an extended years 45 week setting which is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 6:00pm. The working hours for this post are as follows:

- 36 hours per week, over 4 days
- Shifts will be worked Monday – Thursday between 8:00am to 6:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

This is subject to change with the needs of the setting.

You will be required to work Good Friday and Easter Monday if needed. Annual leave will be required to be taken when the setting is closed.

About the School

The Community School of Auchterarder is an all-through school, comprising Nursery, Primary and Secondary departments and wraparound care for 2-18, serving the community of Auchterarder and surrounding district. We have a roll of approximately 1,100 children and young people across all three sectors.

Our Nursery and Wraparound Care Service includes a 80-place nursery setting and offers wraparound care for 2-12, working on an extended years 45-week model.

The school is situated in a rural location, approximately 14 miles south of Perth with good road networks to the rest of Perthshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh and the central belt. Our Associated Primary Schools are Aberuthven, Blackford and Dunning.

Our school motto is ‘Strive to Excel’ and, working together, we encourage all children and young people to aspire to be the best they can be.

Our aim is to build a community of learners who are:
Happy
Engaged
Ambitious
Respectful
Trustworthy.

The Community School of Auchterarder, at the HEART of our community.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

We are looking for a committed and dedicated individual who loves to work as part of a team.

Knowledge of 0-3 Years Curriculum and Curriculum for Excellence across Early Level along with knowledge of extending play is essential, as is a commitment to continuous professional learning.

The successful candidate will be a driven professional with appropriate Nursery experience and a passion for getting it right for every child.

For the role of Early Years and Childcare Practitioner, you should hold an appropriate qualification e.g. HNC Level 7, – SVQ level 4, SVQ level 3 Social Services Children and Young People, as well as have the eligibility to register with SSSC.

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer
you
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• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where…