Early Learning & Childcare Lead Practitioner - REQ04016 - 418931

North Lanarkshire Council; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Lead Early Learning and Childcare Practitioner to join their transformative team. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of childcare services while ensuring the highest quality of care. With a focus on professional development and a child-centered approach, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values flexibility and innovation. The organization is committed to inclusivity, offering guaranteed interviews for applicants with disabilities. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the PVG scheme or willing to join.
• Relevant experience in Early Learning and Childcare required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team in Early Learning and Childcare.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery and support transformation.

Skills

Child-Centered Approach

Professional Development

Team Collaboration

Education

HNC in Childcare

Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Early Learning & Childcare Lead Practitioner - REQ04016 - 418931

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Early Learning and Childcare Lead Practitioner (Temporary)

NLC9 - £33,558 - £38,811

Early Learning and Childcare in North Lanarkshire is going through a period of transformation change.

• Are you interested in continuous professional development, ensuring you have the skills and competencies to deliver the highest quality of service possible?
• Do you have the dedication and the enthusiasm to help us build on our successes, support our transformational change programme and show inspirational practice in these exciting and inspiring times?
• Are you child centred?

If so, then we want to hear from you.

We are now recruiting for the role of Lead Early Learning and Childcare Practitioner.

The successful applicant should have an HNC in Childcare (or equivalent qualification) and relevant experience.

You must be a Member of PVG scheme or willingness to become a member of PVG scheme with satisfactory scheme record/or scheme record update.

Work Pattern

Hours between 8.00am and 6.00pm to meet needs of the service that week.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of benefits available to you find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. To find out more click on the link.

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

Job Overview

ID: 1419338

Date Posted: Posted 2 days ago

Expiration Date: 07/05/2025

Location: Motherwell

Competitive