Supply Early Year Practitioner

Overview

The Erskine Stewart Melville Schools are currently recruiting for two Early Years Practitioner to join the Nursery on a casual basis from April 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks). The hours offered will vary from week to week on a supply basis at the sole discretion of the school. This is a term-time only position with days of work ranging from Monday to Friday.

Remuneration is dependant on skills and experience, at an hourly rate ranging from £14.97 to £16.29.

The purpose of this role is to deliver a high quality, child centred service which meets the needs of our children and their families.

The role involves planning and implementation of a curricular program, observing and interacting with children to support their learning and participating in team work aspects across the Nursery.

Successful candidates will be a kind, enthusiastic, and responsible individual who prioritises the interests of children and works well within a team. They will have experience working with children, possess a recognised childcare qualification, and demonstrate strong organisational skills.

To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided.

ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right work in the UK.

Values:
We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

Benefits:
Staff are offered a range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family friendly policies, use of the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations, and other listed benefits as appropriate.

ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.

All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people; therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Any enquiries about this position should be directed to the HR Team at the provided contact.

The closing date for the position is Wednesday 25 March  anticipate interviews will commence shortly after.