Early Years Educator

Curve Style; Dundee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is looking for dedicated individuals to support the development and well-being of children from birth to 5 years. This role requires an HNC in Childcare and Education or an equivalent qualification. You will be part of a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality early years education and implementing the curriculum effectively. Opportunities exist for professional development and mentoring students, making it an ideal position for passionate educators in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years provision.
• Understand early years curriculum and good practices.
• Willingness to pursue professional development.

Responsibilities

• Promote the development and wellbeing of young children aged 0-5.
• Contribute to the nursery improvement plan and mentoring of students.
• Work flexibly as part of a team.

Skills

Planning

Organisational Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

HNC in Childcare and Education

Job description

Job Description

Based in various locations, you will work part time or full time, term time only, on temporary or permanent basis. Please indicate your preference of hours on the application form. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Wendy Knight 01382 434982 or email .

Requirements

You will have an HNC in Childcare and Education, or equivalent, and be eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Responsibilities

You will work flexibly as part of a team to promote the all round development and wellbeing of young children from birth to 5 years.

The Individual

You will have experience of early years provision and observation/written report experience, with a good understanding of early years curriculum and good practice. You will have good planning, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. You will be willing to pursue your own professional development, to contribute to the development and implementation of the nursery improvement plan and to the training, mentoring and support for students. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.