Early Years Practitioner - Clermiston Primary School - _

Overview

Early Years Practitioner - fixed term until 18/12/2026

Clermiston Primary School, non‑denominational school serving Clermiston and Drumbrae area in the Northwest of the city. The school has a roll of 455, including 40 nursery pupils.

Salary: £29,173 - £33,287 (pro‑rata for sessional)

Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

As an Early Years Practitioner you will lead, support and develop young children’s learning and wellbeing in a high quality nursery environment. You will: plan, deliver and assess engaging learning experiences; foster children’s relationships and emotional wellbeing; promote a safe, clean and stimulating environment; work closely with the nursery team and parents; and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nursery programme.

We seek enthusiastic, communicative professionals with a passion for early years learning. Preferred qualifications include:
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Practitioner qualification or equivalent; proven experience working with children; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to safeguarding and a positive attitude.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out of the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre‑employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We’re committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to us as an organisation.

Our interview and assessment approach is moving from a competency‑based interview to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach, allowing us to assess how you think and bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

Learn more about Our Behaviours on the City of Edinburgh Council website.

For more information, please visit our website . We are happy to talk flexible working.