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

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

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic Early Learning and Childcare Officer to create a safe and stimulating environment for children. The role involves planning activities, assessing children's progress, and implementing a curriculum in line with guidance. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in early learning and childcare. This temporary position offers a salary of £30,675 - £31,987 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience of working or training in an early learning and childcare setting.
• Ability to plan and deliver a relevant and inclusive curriculum.
• Knowledge of assessment documentation in line with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe and nurturing nursery environment.
• Plan and evaluate suitable activities for children.
• Maintain and record children’s assessment progress.

Skills

Experience in early learning and childcare

Knowledge of child development

Ability to plan and implement curriculum

Flexibility to meet service needs

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice at SCQF level 7 or equivalent

Job description

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

Salary: £30,675 - £31,987 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

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 .

The main duties of the post are: to contribute to the provision of a safe, caring and stimulating nursery environment for all children; to contribute and implement a relevant curriculum in line with national and local guidance; to plan, record, implement and evaluate suitable programmes of activities; to maintain and record children’s assessment progress and to promote parental participation.

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 flexibility 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.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 12 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the 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.