Nursery Nurse

You will be required to work 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The post is advertised on a temporary basis until 29th June 2018.

We are seeking to recruit a committed and dedicated Nursery Nurse to work as an effective member of our early years team delivering a high quality child-centred service which meets the needs of children and their families.

Applicants must be energetic and innovative, have the ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with adults and children and be committed to further learning and development of your own practice to improve the educational experience for all children. The post requires the successful applicant to be able to work in a variety of contexts and consequently a flexible attitude and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team are essential characteristics.

You must hold a relevant qualification that enables you to register with Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) as Practitioner Day-care of Children's Services (without conditions). All successful applicants for early education and child care posts will be required to register with the SSSC.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

SSSC registration or agreement to register within 6 months from the date of appointment to this post is essential.

For further information please contact: Mrs Maura McClymont, Head Teacher on tel: 01776 706977 or email gw08mcclymontmaura @ea.dumgal.sch.u

Closing date: 24/01/2018

Reference: DGA03057

Sheuchan Primary School
Leswalt High Road
Stranraer