Early Years Education/Child Care Officer - (Temp/Full Time/Term Time) - REF:ECOD/09463 - INV05980

Inverclyde Council; Gourock; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local government authority is seeking a dedicated Early Years Educator to join their team at Binnie Street Children's Centre. This role, offering a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, is vital for supporting the development of young children. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, committed to providing high-quality care and education. With opportunities for flexible working and career development, this position is ideal for individuals passionate about making a positive impact in the community. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

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/09463

Salary: Grade 5 £31,060 - £32,873

Location: Binnie Street Children's Centre, Binnie Street, Gourock

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Duration: Maternity cover up to 1 Year

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: More information available in our Employee Benefits Booklet

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 emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council are not filtered into spam.
• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer.
• We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all community members.
• Interviews will be based on the Council's competency model, details of which can be found at this link.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland:

If working with children or protected adults, a PVG check is required. Most posts require a disclosure check, which is paid for by the successful candidate.

Regulatory Bodies:

If registration with a regulatory body (e.g., HCPC, SSSC) is required, you must maintain registration and pay associated fees. SSSC fees are covered by the local authority.

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 welcomed, as skills gained in military service can be valuable in local government roles.

Disability Confident:

We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Flexible Working:

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

Early Years:

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