Nursery Key Worker, Gaelic Medium, Qualified, Stowaway Primary Nursery (5968) - CNS05414

Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Stornoway seeks a Nursery Key Worker to support children's development through a Gaelic medium curriculum. This permanent position requires proven childcare experience and a relevant qualification. You will play a vital role in shaping play sessions to meet individual needs. Interviews will be in person, allowing candidates to experience the work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven childcare experience working with young children and families.
• Ability to speak and read Gaelic is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan a curriculum supporting children's all-round learning.
• Organise play sessions considering each child's needs.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Gaelic

Education

Qualification for Practitioners

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Key Worker, Qualified, Gaelic Medium, Stornoway Primary Nursery (5968)

36.25 hours per week, all year, Permanent Position

£29,753 - £32,513 per annum, inclusive of £2,801 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

Through the medium of Gaelic, you will plan a curriculum which supports and guides children’s all-round learning and development, and plan and organise the play sessions taking into account the needs of every child.

You must have proven childcare experience working with young children and their families in an early years setting and a qualification that meets the Scottish Social Services Council’s requirements for Practitioners.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

The ability to speak and read Gaelic is essential.

The salary quoted is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, and in your Experience statement, please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 2 June 2025