Early Childhood Practitioner

About the Position

Early Childhood Practitioner (PKC
13415) – Crieff Primary School, Perth & Kinross Council. Working 18 hours per week, term‑time only.

• Deliver child‑centred early learning and childcare for children aged 2‑5 years.
• Work effectively as part of a team and adapt flexible approaches to support children and parents.
• Support ongoing professional development and contribute to a positive learning environment.

• Appropriate qualification such as SNNEB, NNEB, HNC, SCQF Level 7, or SVQ 3 in Childcare and Education, or SVQ 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People).
• Eligibility to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) – the candidate may be required to apply for registration within 3 months and be registered within 6 months.
• Qualification to join the PVG Scheme or a PVG update check if working with children and/or protected adults.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check if lived overseas for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.

£13,140 – £14,072 per year (18 hours per week, term‑time only).

• Generous annual leave package.
• 6 public holidays plus an additional discretionary day.
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme.
• Flexible working, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, time off for volunteering and Wellbeing Framework.
• Access to training and support for continued professional development.

Contact Suz McKenzie, Head Teacher, on or email at email address to find out more. Please provide 2 references, including email addresses, one of which must be your most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and are a Disability Confident employer. We guarantee interview opportunities for applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements. We also encourage former armed forces personnel/reservists to apply as their skills may transfer to local government roles.

Disclosures under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 require a PVG Scheme update and criminal record checks as detailed above.

Recruitment Team: (01738) 475555

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