Early Learning & Childcare Practitioner (Peripatetic) - EAY12958

East Ayrshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

East Ayrshire Council invites applications for an Early Learning & Childcare Practitioner (Peripatetic). This temporary full-time term-time post works across East Ayrshire. 35 hours per week, until 29 June 2027; salary ranges £32,469–£34,762 per annum or £27,848–£29,815 term-time depending on status.

Post requires PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults. For more information contact [e-mail].

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership is required for Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults.
• Temporary full-time term-time peripatetic post across East Ayrshire, until 29 June 2027.
• Hours: 35 per week, as directed by the Line Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide a quality early learning and childcare service for children aged 0-8 and their families.
• Work to the principles of the national care standards for early education and childcare and the Code of Practice for Social Service Workers.

Job description

Early Learning & Childcare Practitioner (Peripatetic) - EAY12958

Job Description

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.

The Individual

This is a temporary full time term time peripatetic post working across East Ayrshire. The post is temporary until 29 June 2027.

The hours of work are 35 hours per week to be worked at the direction of the Line Manager.

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

The actual full time term time salary is between £27,848 - £29,815 per annum.

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

If you require further information please contact Hazel Cadwell at [e-mail]

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.