Fife Council
Peripatetic Nursery Teacher
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Teacher Permanent (17.5 Hours) – Paxton Nursery, Fife Council
Job Details
Proposed Interview Date Monday 10 August 2026
Closing Date Sunday 19 July 2026
Notice Period Starting from the date of your appointment, employees are required to provide the Council with a statutory minimum notice period.
Contract Type Permanent
Salary £36,159 to £54,453 per annum
Working Pattern 17.5 hours per week
Location Paxton Nursery
About the Role
The Teacher role at Paxton Nursery in the Education Directorate is vital for improving life chances for all children and young people. As part of Fife Council, you will be responsible for:
- Leading learning within your classroom
- Promoting inclusion, diversity, and equality
- Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance learning outcomes
- Contributing to improvements across the school’s wider community
The Education Directorate operates with core values of Compassion, Ambition, Respect, and Equity, ensuring attitudes and work reflect these principles through ethical dealings with learners, families, and partners.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver high-quality, inclusive education for children.
- Ensure positive social, emotional, and academic outcomes for all learners.
- Lead lessons aligned with educational standards while responding to individual learner needs.
- Develop supportive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Embrace flexibility in addressing unpredictability in educational settings.
- Promote teacher professionalism through contributions to teamwork and evidence-based practices.
- Engage proactively with support staff, external bodies, and parents.
- Create a classroom environment where diverse learners feel valued.
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Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Fully registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) in Primary education (for Kindergarten 1 Teacher roles).
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning and evidence of positive practice impact.
- Ability to meet and model labour, skills, and capabilities relative to entry on standard terms. (For further clarification, consult the relevant job grade).
- Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership (required prior to appointment).
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in early years education or similar environments.
- Familiarity with child play principles, immunisation, and delivery of high-quality learning at alternative education levels.
Key Priorities
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Supporting Children’s Learning Demonstrate practical knowledge of strategies to promote learning, teaching, and assessment within the PK Foundation and Curriculum for Excellence.
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Positive Learner Relationships Build caring, trusting relationships that create a welcoming, inclusive environment essential for learning.
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Professional Leadership Contribute to school efficacy through effective communication, teamwork, and reflection.
Supporting Statement Requirement
A detailed Supporting Statement must be included in your application explaining how your skills and experience align with this role. It must adhere to these criteria:
- Show demonstrated alignment with GTCS Professional Values (social justice, trust, respect, integrity and professional commitment).
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About Fife Council
The Education Directorate is dedicated to enhancing children’s future opportunities through national and international collaborations. Our services meetScotland’s needs to support family resilience and children’s development.
The Paxton Nursery is part of a broader effort to provide high-quality early learning through various Fife Council initiatives.
Further Assistance
For additional support or information in alternative formats (email transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk), or
Further Reading
- Role Profile Guide
- Fife Council Behaviour Framework
- AI Recruitment Candidate Guidance
- Job and Organisational Updates (Facebook | X/Twitter)
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