Early Years Education/Child Care Officer - (Temp/Part Time) - REF:ECOD/09451 - INV06159

Medirest Signature; Greenock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greenock is seeking an Early Years Educator for a temporary position at Larkfield Children's Centre. The role involves supporting early childhood development and delivering education activities for children. Applicants should possess a relevant childcare qualification and experience in an educational setting. The council offers various employee benefits and promotes a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Career development

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an early years setting.
• Understanding of child development and early learning principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and learning of children in early years.
• Plan and deliver engaging educational activities.
• Maintain accurate records of children's progress.

Skills

Experience in childcare

Knowledge of Early Years curriculum

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Job Description

Early Yrs Educ/Child Care Off REF: ECOD/09451

Salary: Grade 5 £32,294 - £34,185

Location: Larkfield Children's Centre, C/O Sacred Heart Primary School, Westmorland Road, Greenock

Hours: 18.5 Hours Per Week

Duration: Temp for 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.

You can find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet which is available on our website Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council

Important Applicant Information:

• Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application.

• It is important to regularly check your emails after submitting your application, as all communication regarding your application, including interview invites and formal offers, will be sent via email. Ensure your email is set up to receive emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council and that they are not filtered into spam/junk folders.

• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer, paying the Living Wage Rate where required. For more information, see the 'Essential Applicant Information' link above.

• Inverclyde Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all community members.

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as the council does not hold a sponsorship license.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If working in regulated roles (children and/or protected adults), a satisfactory PVG check is required. Some posts may require a Standard or Basic Disclosure check, while others will require a Criminal Convictions Form. All checks are obtained via Disclosure Scotland. Successful candidates will need to pay the cost of their disclosure check.

Regulatory Bodies

If your role requires registration with a regulatory body such as HCPC or SSSC, you must obtain and maintain registration, including paying any applicable fees. Local government staff are no longer required to pay SSSC fees.

Further Assistance

Alternative application formats (e.g., Large Print, Braille, Audio) can be requested. For assistance with applications or interviews, contact the HR Recruitment Team at 01475 712740 or email [e-mail].

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

Applications from former armed forces personnel and reservists are welcomed, as skills gained in military service can often be transferred to local government roles.

Disability Confident

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

Flexible Working

Inverclyde Council supports flexible working arrangements, including Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid Working, and Flexible Retirement, to help employees balance work and personal responsibilities. Details are available in the Flexible Working Policy on our Employee Benefits webpage.

Early Years

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