Early Learning & Childcare Practitioner, New Cumnock ECC - EAY13015

East Ayrshire Council; New Cumnock; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

East Ayrshire Council is seeking an Early Learning & Childcare Practitioner for New Cumnock ECC. This temporary part-time term-time post involves delivering high-quality early learning and childcare for children aged 0-8, in accordance with national care standards and the PVG scheme.

The role is 17.5 hours per week (Wed 12.20–15.50, Thu/Fri 08.20–15.50). The post is temporary until 1 May 2027, with salary aligned to part-time scales (£13,924–£14,907 per annum).

Qualifications

• PVG scheme required for Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults.
• Reference checks: minimum two references, one from current or most recent employer, from an appropriate senior manager.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a quality early learning and childcare service for children aged 0-8 and their families.
• Work in line with national care standards for early education and childcare and the PVG scheme requirements.
• Adhere to Safer Recruitment guidance and provide the required references during the application process.

Job description

Early Learning & Childcare Practitioner, New Cumnock ECC - EAY13015

Contribute as part of a team to the provision of a quality early learning and childcare service for children aged 0-8 years and their families and work to the principles of the national care standards for early education and childcare and abide by the Code of Practice for Social Service Workers.

Requirements

The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council.

Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.

Responsibilities

We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level.

The Individual

This is a temporary part time term time post based within New Cumnock Early Childhood Centre, New Cumnock.The post is temporary until 1 May 2027.

The hours of work are 17.5 hours per week to be worked Wednesday 12.20pm - 15.50pm andThursday - Friday 08.20am-15.50pm at the direction of the line manager.

The full time salary of the post is between £32,469 - £34,762 per annum.

The actual part time time term time salary is between £13,924 - £14,907 per annum.

To be considered for interview, candidates must demonstrate on the application that they meet all essential criteria of the attached job specification.

East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.

If you require further information please contact Maria Clarke-McKay at [e-mail]