Early Years Practitioner - Tynecastle Nursery School - 14328_1776850692 at City of Edinburgh Council

Position Early Years Practitioner - Tynecastle Nursery School - 14328_1776850692
Posted 08 May 2026
Expired 07 Jun 2026
Company City of Edinburgh Council
Location Old Town | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Early Years PractitionerTynecastle Nursery School
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Salary: £30,188 - £34,452Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks
Tynecastle Nursery is housed within Tynecastle Stadium in a beautiful, purpose built nursery space. Opened originally in 1929, the new nursery continues to be highly regarded within the community. The nursery benefits from a rich social and cultural mix of families and its diversity is one of its main strengths. A highly skilled, dynamic and motivated staff team support the children and families. The nursery is registered for 55 children aged 2-5 years.

We are now seeking to recruit an experienced and motivated Early Years Practitioner to work with us on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be required to work shift patterns within the setting Monday-Friday, with some early / late shifts on rotation, within each month.

Please note - You must ensure that you have one of the following qualifications before you apply:

  • SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 7or
  • HNC Childhood Practice

When completing the application form please state the name of your qualification and level as stated above.

If you do not have either of these qualifications, we will be unable to consider your application.

Please read the attached Early Years Practitioner job pack for further information, including post qualification experience and additional requirements. If you are unsure regarding the qualification or require any other information, please contact the Nursery / Centre directly. You can search for contact details on the Council website 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.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities 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.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

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

Happy to talk flexible working.

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View Early Years Practitioner job pack

Job Info:

  • Company: City of Edinburgh Council
  • Position: Early Years Practitioner - Tynecastle Nursery School - 14328_1776850692
  • Work Location: Old Town
  • Country: GB

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