Early Learning & Childcare Officer

Renfrewshire Council; Erskine; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Erskine is seeking an enthusiastic Early Learning and Childcare Officer to provide a safe and stimulating nursery environment. Responsibilities include planning activities and promoting children's progress through appropriate curriculum implementation. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in early childhood settings, with the ability to deliver inclusive and engaging learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience of working or training in an early learning and childcare setting.
• Awareness of assessment and documentation of children's learning.
• Ability to plan and deliver a relevant and inclusive curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of a safe, caring and stimulating nursery environment.
• Plan, record, implement and evaluate suitable programmes of activities.
• Maintain and record children's assessment progress and promote parental participation.

Skills

Ability to plan and deliver a relevant and inclusive curriculum

Experience of working or training in an early learning and childcare setting

Knowledge of child development

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Awareness of assessment and documentation of children's learning

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice at SCQF level 7

SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Renfrewshire Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Early Learning and Childcare Officer.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of a safe, caring and stimulating nursery environment for all children.


• Contribute and implement a relevant curriculum in line with national and local guidance.


• Plan, record, implement and evaluate suitable programmes of activities.


• Maintain and record children's assessment progress and promote parental participation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of working or training in an early learning and childcare setting.


• Awareness of assessment and documentation of children's learning in line with national and local guidance.


• Ability to plan and deliver a relevant and inclusive curriculum.


• Knowledge of child development.


• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.


• Relevant practice qualification in early learning and childcare such as HNC in Childhood Practice at SCQF level 7 or SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 or equivalent.

Other Requirements

• Successful applications must within the designated timeline meet the registration requirements of SSSC as Practitioner of Day Care of Children Service.


• This post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 12 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is earlier.


• If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check; the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post.


• For information on Disclosure Scotland checks: visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.