Child Development Team Leader (52) - Molendinar Family Learning Centre - GLA16056

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension scheme incl.

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Flexible working options

Professional growth opportunities

Generous annual leave 26–29 days

Job summary

Glasgow City Council invites applications for a Child Development Team Leader (52 weeks). You will assist with the day‑to‑day management of an Early Years establishment and support the effective delivery of the service and curriculum.

The post requires leadership, the ability to manage additional responsibilities, and experience in developing and implementing plans and programmes for children. Salary is £37,590.25–£43,771.71 per annum, 35 hours per week, on a rota between 8:00am and 6:00pm.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an Early Years team and managing service delivery.
• Ability to develop and implement plans for children’s programmes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and PVG requirements is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day management of an Early Years establishment.
• Deliver an inclusive service that protects and cares for children.
• Support others in understanding children and childhoods.
• Support the delivery of the curriculum effectively.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review plans to meet service needs.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Program planning

People management

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Job Description

Child Development Team Leader (52 weeks) Annual Salary: £37,590.25 - £43,771.71 per annum

About the Role: In this role you will support with the day-to-day management of the nursery and support the effective delivery of the service. You will contribute to supporting the curriculum in the setting and develop programmes to ensure the needs of the service users are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the management of an Early Years establishment.


• Delivering an inclusive and diverse Early Years service that protects and cares for children.


• Support others in understanding children and childhoods.


• Support the appropriate and effective delivery of the curriculum.


• Develop, implement, monitor and review plans and programmes to ensure the needs of all service users are being met.

What We Seek

• Ability to manage additional responsibilities.


• Demonstrates leadership qualities.


• Experience in the development and implementation of plans and programmes for service users.


• Demonstrates a broad and balanced knowledge and understanding of children and childhoods.


• Relevant qualification.

What We Offer

• Annual Salary of £37,590.25 - £43,771.71 per annum per annum


• 35 hours per week to be worked flexibly on a rota basis between 8.00am and 6.00pm.


• 26 days paid annual leave, rising to 29 days after 5 years' service


• Plus 12.5 days paid public holidays each year


• Local Government Pension scheme including Life insurance


• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme


• A collaborative and supportive work environment.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• A chance to make a real impact in the lives of children living in Glasgow.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment along with SSSC. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

These posts are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Further Information

The Council promotes flexible working, we are happy to talk about flexible working options in relation to the role, to support your work-life balance.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to building a diverse workforce. We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and women for senior roles, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Glasgow City Council aims to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, in line with the Disability Confident scheme.

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