Early Years Education/Child Care Officer - (Temp/Full Time) - REF:ECOD/10501

Inverclyde Council; Greenock; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking an Early Years Educator to join their team at Glenpark Early Learning Centre in Greenock. The role offers flexibility in working patterns, ensuring you can maintain a work-life balance while contributing to the education and care of young children. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to diversity and possess the ability to work during required hours. This is a temporary position, offering numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Attractive pension schemes

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Registration with relevant regulatory bodies may be required.

Responsibilities

• Educate and care for young children in a learning environment.
• Work within the hours of 8am and 6pm.

Job description

Job Description

Early Years Educator / Child Care Officer REF: ECOD/10501

Location: Glenpark Early Learning Centre, Madeira Street, Greenock

Duration: Temporary, Up to 1 Year

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

• Please check your emails regularly after applying, as all communication regarding your application will be sent via email from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council.
• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer.
• We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all community members.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not provided.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If working in regulated work (children and/or protected adults), a satisfactory PVG check is required. Most posts require a Criminal Convictions Form, and the cost is borne by the successful applicant.

Regulatory Bodies

Registration with relevant regulatory bodies such as HCPC or SSSC may be required, including paying associated fees.

Further Assistance

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

We welcome applications from former armed forces personnel and reservists, recognizing the transferable skills gained during military service.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader, offering a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria.

Flexible Working

Options include Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid Working, and Flexible Retirement, as detailed in our Flexible Working Policy.

Early Years

All early years services operate between 8am and 6pm; applicants must be able to work during these hours.