Early Years Practitioner - Holy Cross RC Primary School

Early Years Practitioner - Holy Cross RC Primary School Job Description

Early Years Practitioner
Holy Cross Primary School - Nursery

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

Hours:

36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Would you like to be part of a vibrant and forward‑thinking school community where children’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence are at the heart of everything we do?

At Holy Cross RC Primary School, Nursery our values of Kindness, Respect, and Responsibility guide us in creating a nurturing, inclusive, and high‑achieving learning environment. We are proud of our strong sense of community and our commitment to supporting every learner to thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are seeking an Early Years Practitioner for our 40 place nursery class and are committed to their continuity of learning while inspiring them to engage actively and joyfully in their education.

As part of our dynamic nursery team, you will:

• Deliver engaging, high‑quality learning experiences across a range of curricular areas.
• Foster positive relationships built on kindness, mutual respect, and care for others.
• Promote a culture of responsibility — encouraging learners to take ownership of their learning and actions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, evaluate, and adapt learning experiences to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Contribute to our warm, inclusive school ethos, where every child feels valued and supported.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Brings energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to their teaching.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a collaborative approach to working across year groups.
• Has a passion for inspiring young learners and helping them reach their full potential.
• Shares our commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a caring and committed team where you can make a real difference every day. At Holy Cross RC Primary School, Nursery, you’ll be part of a school community that values teamwork, professional learning, and the wellbeing of both staff and pupils.

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 with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

You will be required to provide this check. 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 are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented.

All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

• Job Identification 13828
• Job Category Early Years / Pupil Support
• Posting Date 03/09/2026, 04:05 PM
• Apply Before 03/16/2026, 11:55 PM
• Degree Level SCQF 7 - SVQ 3, Higher National Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Advanced High
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Holy Cross RC Primary School
• Contract Type Permanent
• Annual Working Duration 39 Weeks