Early Years Education/Child Care Officer - (Perm/Part Time/Term Time) - REF:ECOD/08203 - INV05951

Inverclyde Council; Greenock; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Early Years Educator to join their team at Larkfield Early Learning Centre. This part-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a supportive environment that values flexible working arrangements. The council is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, welcoming applications from all community members. Employees benefit from attractive pension schemes, health and wellbeing support, and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a positive impact in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme

Career development

Health and wellbeing support

Job description

Job Description

Early Yrs Educ/Child Care Off REF: ECOD/ 08203

Salary: Grade 5 £31,060 - £32,873

Location: Larkfield Early Learning Centre, Stafford Road

Hours Per Week: 18.5 Hours

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees, including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development, and health and wellbeing support.

Employee Benefits

Find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet, available on our website: Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council

Important Applicant Information:

• Please read the Essential Applicant Information before submitting your application.
• Check your emails regularly after applying, as all communication, including interview invites and offers, will be sent via email. Ensure your email is set to receive messages from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council.
• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer, paying the Living Wage Rate where required. For more details, see the 'Essential Applicant Information' link above.
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all community members.
• Interviews for non-teaching posts are based on the Council's competency model, details of which can be found at this link.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If your role involves regulated work (children and/or protected adults), a satisfactory PVG check will be required. Most posts will require a Criminal Convictions Form, and some may require a Standard or Basic Disclosure check. All checks are obtained via Disclosure Scotland, and successful candidates will pay the associated costs.

Regulatory Bodies

If your role requires registration with a regulatory body (e.g., HCPC, SSSC), you must obtain and maintain registration, including paying any fees. SSSC fees are waived for local government staff.

Further Assistance

Requests for alternative application formats (Large Print, Braille, Audio) or assistance with interviews can be made by contacting the HR Recruitment Team at 01475 712740 or [e-mail].

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

Applications from former armed forces personnel and reservists are welcome. Skills from military careers can often be transferred to local government roles.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Flexible Working

Inverclyde Council supports flexible working options, including Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid Working, and Flexible Retirement. Details are available in the Flexible Working Policy on our Employee Benefits webpage.

Early Years

All early years services operate between 8 am and 6 pm. Applicants must be able to work contracted hours within this timeframe.