Tag: Children and Families

Job opportunity with Stepping Stones North Edinburgh

Early Years Practitioner- Temporary post

Part-time (24 hours p/w) Please note this post works 42 weeks out of 52 with the fixed holidays predominately following the school holidays.

This post is initially a 6 months contract with a possible extension
The salary below is pro-rated across the year.
Salary – £10,616 (hourly rate £9.02) – Qualified at HNC/SVQ 3 level
Salary – £9436.44 (hourly rate £8.02) – Qualified at NC/SVQ 2 level

The Early Years Practitioner is responsible for providing safe and stimulating care and play provision for children aged 0-5 years.

Application pack: available to download from the ‘News’ section of www.steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk or call 0131 551 1632.

Closing date: Monday 8th January 2018 with interviews W/B 15th January 2018

EYP job advert December 2017

 

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