Job Description

Grade: 6C

Hours: 16

Hourly Rate: £16.34 - £17.65

Salary: £5966.36 - £6444.51 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

**Please note the closing date has been extended until 4th January 2026**

St Margaret's RC Primary School are looking an Early Years Practitioner to contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and take an active part in other appropriate duties as required.

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 may be made to Nicola McLeod by telephone on or by email at

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. xcunqrw All appointments will be made on merit.