Early Years Practitioner - Broomlands Primary School - SBO10272


Company:	Scottish Borders Council
Salary:	£30,880.43 - £33,344.17
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kelso, TD5 7SW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Details

Grade: 6C

Hours: 35

Hourly Rate: £16.92 - £18.27

Salary: £30,880.43 - £33,344.17 per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary until 26 September 2027 or earlier return of post holder

Role Purpose

You will contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and take an active part in other appropriate duties as required.

Essential

At least one of the following qualifications:

HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education

SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 / SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development

Applicants with an SNNEB/NNEB may be considered where they can evidence a record of on-going CPD during the past 5 years

All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Jackie Todd at Jackie.Todd1@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

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