Early Years Educator - DEE05692

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dundee City Council is seeking proactive individuals for a childcare role, either part-time or full-time, to support children from birth to 5 years in various locations. Ideal candidates will hold an HNC in Childcare and Education and demonstrate a commitment to professional development and nurturing children's wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of early years provision.
• Observation and written report experience.
• Good understanding of early years curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Promote the all-round development and wellbeing of young children from birth to 5 years.
• Work flexibly as part of a team.
• Contribute to nursery improvement plan.

Skills

Planning

Organisational

Communication

Interpersonal

Education

HNC in Childcare and Education or equivalent

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 [e-mail].

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.