Job Description

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: \xc2\xa316.91 - \xc2\xa318.93
This is a 52-week non-sessional post i.e. it will include working during the school holidays.

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday & Tuesday, 08:00-16:45
Wednesday, 08:00-16:15
Thursday, 10:30-15:15
Friday, 10:15-16:15
To start asap.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join a growing team and develop in their Early Years Career. We are looking for someone who is confident to supervise a team and help guide the staff in delivering our early years provision.

We are looking for someone who will help us continue to deliver high quality early learning and childcare in an environment where all children have the opportunity to flourish and progress to the best of their abilities.

The successful candidate will be part of the team setting up and establishing exciting new practice in a brand new purpose built nursery building.

Job Details

To work as part of and supervise on a day to day basis, a team of early learning and childcare practitioners, in delivering a high quality child centred service which supports the needs of children and families and enables each child to achieve their potential within a caring, safe and welcoming environment.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under \'Job Attachments\') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every \'essential\' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The \' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Qualifications
You must be educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or hold SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications in Childcare/Education or equivalent and be able to evidence additional learning and knowledge of current practice and legislation in relation to Early Learning and Childcare.

PVG/Disclosure Requirements
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member\'s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please Note:
In line with current guidance, any PVG costs associated with this role will be paid for by the Scottish Government. There will be no charge to the applicant.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the website.

Additional Information

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East Lothian Council