Senior Early Years Practitioner
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Job Description: The Senior Early Years Practitioner role involves supervising a team of early learning and childcare practitioners to deliver high-quality, child-centered services in a nursery setting. The position requires a passion for Early Years provision and experience in the 1140-hour funded program. This temporary maternity cover position is based at Letham Mains Primary School in Haddington, Scotland, and includes working during school holidays. The role is set to commence on 11th August 2025 and will last until 7th August 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise a team of early learning and childcare practitioners.
- Deliver a high-quality child-centered service that supports the needs of children and families.
- Encourage best practices in Early Years provision.
- Ensure compliance with current practice and legislation in Early Learning and Childcare.
- Work collaboratively with Senior Early Years Practitioners and school leadership.
Skills Required:
- Educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or equivalent qualifications.
- Knowledge of current practice and legislation in Early Learning and Childcare.
- Experience in delivering the 1140-hour funded program.
- Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
- Ability to work in a team and lead effectively.
Salary (Rate): £20.91 hourly
City: Haddington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £18.70 - £20.91
Temporary maternity cover until 7th August 2026. This is a 52-week non-sessional post i.e. it will include working during the school holidays.
Days And Hours Of Work
Monday, 12:15-18:00
Tuesday, 08:00-18:00
Wednesday, 08:00-12:15
Thursday, 08:00-14:00
Friday, 08:00-18:00
Please note these shifts may change.
To start 11th August 2025.
Our nursery operates a 48 week model and is open between 8.15am and 5.45pm. The children attend nursery 2 allocated days a week (plus alternate Fridays) to access their entitlement to the Scottish Government funded 1140hrs of free Early Learning and Childcare.
Our Early Years Practitioners are motivated and enthusiastic, led by two Senior Early Years Practitioners and supported by the Depute and Head Teacher. We are looking for an experienced Senior Early Years Practitioner who is enthusiastic and passionate about Early Years provision, and who will continue to develop and encourage best practice in delivering this at a high standard. Experience and knowledge of 1140h provision would be an advantage.
Letham Mains Primary School is East Lothian Council's newest primary school, located to the west of Haddington. It opened in February 2021 and our roll is growing rapidly. Our nursery setting is bright and spacious, with lots of outdoor play opportunity - which our nursery pupils love. Secondments are welcome for this role.
Job Details
To work as part of and supervise on a day to day basis, a team of early learning and childcare practitioners, in delivering a high quality child centred service which supports the needs of children and families and enables each child to achieve their potential within a caring, safe and welcoming environment.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. The ' East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Qualifications Job Requirements
You must be educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or hold SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications in Childcare/Education or equivalent and be able to evidence additional learning and knowledge of current practice and legislation in relation to Early Learning and Childcare. Scottish Social Services Council SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months.
PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council. Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
Please Note
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary and Secondary Schools
If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us.
If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an 'import data from my CV' function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
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Job Description: The Senior Early Years Practitioner role involves supervising a team of early learning and childcare practitioners to deliver high-quality, child-centered services in a nursery setting. The position requires a passion for Early Years provision and experience in the 1140-hour funded program. This temporary maternity cover position is based at Letham Mains Primary School in Haddington, Scotland, and includes working during school holidays. The role is set to commence on 11th August 2025 and will last until 7th August 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise a team of early learning and childcare practitioners.
- Deliver a high-quality child-centered service that supports the needs of children and families.
- Encourage best practices in Early Years provision.
- Ensure compliance with current practice and legislation in Early Learning and Childcare.
- Work collaboratively with Senior Early Years Practitioners and school leadership.
Skills Required:
- Educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or equivalent qualifications.
- Knowledge of current practice and legislation in Early Learning and Childcare.
- Experience in delivering the 1140-hour funded program.
- Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
- Ability to work in a team and lead effectively.
Salary (Rate): £20.91 hourly
City: Haddington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £18.70 - £20.91
Temporary maternity cover until 7th August 2026. This is a 52-week non-sessional post i.e. it will include working during the school holidays.
Days And Hours Of Work
Monday, 12:15-18:00
Tuesday, 08:00-18:00
Wednesday, 08:00-12:15
Thursday, 08:00-14:00
Friday, 08:00-18:00
Please note these shifts may change.
To start 11th August 2025.
Our nursery operates a 48 week model and is open between 8.15am and 5.45pm. The children attend nursery 2 allocated days a week (plus alternate Fridays) to access their entitlement to the Scottish Government funded 1140hrs of free Early Learning and Childcare.
Our Early Years Practitioners are motivated and enthusiastic, led by two Senior Early Years Practitioners and supported by the Depute and Head Teacher. We are looking for an experienced Senior Early Years Practitioner who is enthusiastic and passionate about Early Years provision, and who will continue to develop and encourage best practice in delivering this at a high standard. Experience and knowledge of 1140h provision would be an advantage.
Letham Mains Primary School is East Lothian Council's newest primary school, located to the west of Haddington. It opened in February 2021 and our roll is growing rapidly. Our nursery setting is bright and spacious, with lots of outdoor play opportunity - which our nursery pupils love. Secondments are welcome for this role.
Job Details
To work as part of and supervise on a day to day basis, a team of early learning and childcare practitioners, in delivering a high quality child centred service which supports the needs of children and families and enables each child to achieve their potential within a caring, safe and welcoming environment.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. The ' East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Qualifications Job Requirements
You must be educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or hold SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications in Childcare/Education or equivalent and be able to evidence additional learning and knowledge of current practice and legislation in relation to Early Learning and Childcare. Scottish Social Services Council SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months.
PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council. Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
Please Note
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary and Secondary Schools
If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us.
If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an 'import data from my CV' function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
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