Early Learning & Childcare Officer (Full Time) (Permanent)

Renfrewshire Council; Bridge of Weir; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Early Learning and Childcare Officer to join their team. This role involves creating a nurturing nursery environment, planning and implementing engaging activities, and maintaining children's assessment progress. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and be committed to promoting parental participation. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on children's development while working in a supportive and dynamic setting. If you are passionate about early learning and childcare, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in early learning and childcare settings is essential.
• Ability to plan and deliver an inclusive curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and stimulating nursery environment for children.
• Implement relevant curriculum in line with national guidance.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Curriculum Planning

Assessment Documentation

Flexibility in Service Delivery

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice at SCQF level 7

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

Job description

Location: Bridge of Weir Primary School Warlock Road, PA11 3QB

Salary: £30,675 - £31,987 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Advert

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

Main Duties

1. Contribute to the provision of a safe, caring and stimulating nursery environment for all children.
2. Contribute and implement a relevant curriculum in line with national and local guidance.
3. Plan, record, implement and evaluate suitable programmes of activities.
4. Maintain and record children’s assessment progress.
5. Promote parental participation.

Qualifications

It is essential you have experience of working or training in an early learning and childcare setting, have an awareness of assessment and documentation of children’s learning in line with national and local guidance, and be able to demonstrate an ability to plan and deliver a relevant and inclusive curriculum.

You must be able to demonstrate knowledge of child development and have the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

You must hold a 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.

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

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.