Early Years Practitioner

Competitive remuneration and benefits package including:- Reduced school fees and wraparound care at St George’s School Pension Contribution Staff lunches Professional learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Generous annual leave entitlement Cycle-to-work scheme Opportunity to benefit from the use of the many school facilities; libraries; sports facilities etc Death in service benefits all staff Opportunity to join our community and contribute to social, music, drama and other events and activities The RoleEARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER | 2 Positions Available Hours of Work Working hour pattern will be agreed with candidate upon appointment, but will be within the Nursery hours of 8am - 6pm. Term Time plus in-service days. 3 weeks Holiday Club work during Normal School Holidays will also be required. Fixed-term from December 2026 until 30th June 2027 in the first instance. Salary Details Full-Time Equivalent salary is £24,784.50 per annum. Actual annual salary will be pro-rata to reflect Term Time Plus working and the hours agreed with the postholder. Key Dates Closing Date: 4th September 2026 Interviews: Expected to be W/C 7th September 2026 Job Purpose • To be responsible to the Head of Junior School and Nursery in contributing to the delivery of the designated curriculum and to provide a service compatible with good practice in the education and care of children, in accordance with the policies and systems laid down by the School and in line with current Scottish legislation and national guidance, including the requirements of the Care Inspectorate, the Health and Social Care Standards, Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC), Realizing the Ambition: Being Me and, where applicable, the National Standard for Early Learning and Childcare. The post holder will uphold children’s rights in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child as incorporated into Scots law; • To be responsible to the Head of Junior School and