AdvertEDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSINGStromness Nursery Early Years Practitioner 35 Hours per week, Term TimePermanent£29, - £29, / £30, - £32,£15.93 - £16.26 / £16.64 - 17.80 per hourThe above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our team in the above Early Learning and Childcare setting.
This is an exciting time for early learning and childcare, and we are looking for enthusiastic people who would enjoy being part of a team to help deliver flexible, high quality care that meets the needs of children aged 2 to 5 years.
To be appointed at Grade E:You should have a good general standard of education, including literacy and numeracy, and a minimum of 2 years work or volunteering experience involving children.
You are also required to achieve an HNC in Childhood Practice, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification which enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up post.
To be appointed at Grade F:You should have at least one year's experience of working with young children in a dedicated Early Learning and Childcare setting (this may be in a training or student role).
You are also required to hold an HNC in Childhood Practice, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification which enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children).
At either grade, you are also required to be registered with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children).
Where new to employment as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children, you must register within 6 months of taking up post.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss this post by contacting Caroline Easton, Early Learning and Childcare Manager, on or by email: Closing Date: Sunday 17 November Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.