Early Years Practitioner

Ktpws; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dingwall is looking for an Early Years Practitioner (Gaelic) to provide high-quality early learning and childcare services. The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week, aiding in the development of young children. Applicants must be proficient in Gaelic and hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education. This permanent role offers a salary between £19,568 - £21,431 for unqualified practitioners and up to £23,791 for qualified ones. Immediate applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education (HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3).
• Must achieve SSSC registration within 6 months.
• Food Handling and First Aid qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early learning and childcare service.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Meet the needs of young children and their families.

Skills

Gaelic language proficiency

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Recognised qualification in Childcare and Education

Qualifications in Food Handling

First Aid

Job description

# Early Years Practitioner (Gaelic) (30hpw), Dingwall Primary SchoolRef no:: HGH19676Published:: 13/01/2026Closes:: 26/01/2026Location:: Dingwall Primary School, Tulloch Castle Drive, Dingwall, IV15 9LTSalary:: £19,568 - £21,431 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 30 hours per week## Job Description**Post Title: Early Years Practitioner (Gaelic)** **Location: Dingwall Primary School Hours: 30 hours per week Duration: Permanent Salary: £19,568 - £21,431 (Unqualified), £21,735 - £23,791 (Qualified)**Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. Applications from Gaelic speakers are essential.**For information on working in ELC check out****For guidance and tips on ELC roles within Highland Council click****Contact Person: Sara Macaskill Tel: [phone]****Job Purpose:** To work as an effective member of a team, delivering a flexible, high quality, early learning and childcare service that meets the needs of young children and their families.Please **APPLY ONLINE.**The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applicants from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.**As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.**Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.**Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.**## RequirementsThose employed as Early Years Practitioner- qualified should hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education. (For example HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3) and will be paid on grade HC0535.Unqualified workers employed as Early Years Practitioner- unqualified will be required to work towards one of the above awards within an agreed timescale and will be paid on grade HC0435.The Early Years Practitioner is required to hold a relevant Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration or agree to apply to SSSC to register as a practitioner. On acceptance of the post, the Early Years Practitioner should achieve registration within 6 months of taking up employment or until registration is determined, whichever is the shorter.Qualifications in Food Handling and First Aid would be advantageous.**This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:*** **You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.*** **You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.****Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.**## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement