Nursery Class Teacher FTE, Our Lady's RC Primary School PKC

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:

Nursery Class Teacher 0.5

FTE (Fixed Term until 15 August 2027) - PKC
14284
£36,159 - £54,453 (pro-rata)
Our Lady's RC Primary School, Perth

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Nursery Teacher to join our Early Learning and Childcare team.

As part of a highly motivated staff team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality learning and teaching that supports children to achieve their full potential. You will create a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn through play.

You will work closely with families, colleagues and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes for all children, ensuring that children's wellbeing, rights and achievements are at the heart of your practice.

You will contribute to self-evaluation and continuous improvement, helping to maintain high standards across the setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, equity and excellence and have a sound understanding of current national and local priorities within Early Learning and Childcare.

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

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

You will:

• Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
• Have experience of planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality learning through play.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of child development and early years pedagogy.
• Promote children's wellbeing in line with GIRFEC and Children's Rights principles.
• Have a commitment to inclusive practice and meeting the needs of all learners, including those requiring additional support.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
• Use observation and assessment effectively to support children's learning and development.
• Demonstrate effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute positively to service improvement.
• Engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional learning.

The Individual

We are looking for someone who is:

• Child-centred and nurturing in their approach.
• Passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children.
• Committed to inclusion and equity.
• Flexible, resilient and solution-focused.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and professional judgement.
• Motivated to contribute to the life and improvement of the setting.

We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share.

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
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• A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement
• Eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working , Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave , and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits
• Paid PVG Scheme Membership

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