Job Description

LOCATION:


Rattray Primary School, Rattray, Blairgowrie, PH10 7DG


SALARY:


20,638 - 22,674 per year


CONTRACT TYPE:


Permanent


POSITION TYPE:


Part Time


HOURS:


18 hours per week



We currently have the following opportunity:



Equity and Excellence Lead - PKC13309

20,638 - 22,674 (18 Hours per week)

Rattray Primary School

About Us

Rattray Primary School is a thriving school located in the picturesque twin burgh of Blairgowrie and Rattray, on the northeast side of the River Ericht. We are 16 miles from Perth and 19 miles from Dundee. Our school has a roll of 228 pupils across ten classes, and our Early Childhood Centre supports 72 children. At Rattray, we believe teamwork and a supportive atmosphere create a happy school.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our hard-working and friendly team as a permanent

Equity and Excellence Lead

within Perth & Kinross Council. The Scottish Government recognises the importance of highly qualified staff with expertise in early childhood learning and development, and this role is central to that vision.



As part of the Early Learning and Childcare management team, you will:


Support the delivery of high-quality learning and development for children aged 2-5 years. Lead on supporting children who face the greatest disadvantages and help close the attainment gap. Assist in managing the service for the benefit of all children, families, and the wider community. Implement the Raising Attainment Strategy and lead effective delivery of literacy, numeracy, and health and wellbeing to improve outcomes. Support practitioners to develop confidence, skills, and pedagogical practice, and increase parental engagement in family learning.

The role will be based primarily at Rattray, with the possibility of supporting other settings as required.

Skills & Experience Required

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and nurturing individual who:


Has relevant experience in early years settings. Holds a degree-level qualification such as BA Childhood Practice (or equivalent) and SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People), HNC in Childcare, NNEB, or equivalent. Can register as a Lead Practitioner with SSSC within 6 months of appointment. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, confidentiality, and a positive approach to working with children and families. Can work effectively within a team and on their own initiative.

Safer Recruitment

Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, references, and fitness to undertake the post. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of gender.



When completing your application, please provide an email address for your most recent line manager to obtain a reference.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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Our

values and behaviours

influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our

values and behaviours

.