Early Years Graduate - (Perm/Part Time/Term Time) - REF:ECOD/08475

Inverclyde Council; Greenock; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority council in Scotland is seeking an Early Years Graduate to support young children's education and care at Larkfield Children's Centre. The role involves working 18.5 hours per week, with a salary range of £36,076 - £39,085 pro rata. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a satisfactory PVG check is necessary. The council encourages flexible working arrangements and values diversity in its hiring process.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Attractive pension schemes

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory PVG check is required for regulated work.
• Registration with HCPC or SSSC may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and education for young children.
• Work within operational hours of 8am to 6pm.

Job description

Location: Larkfield Childrens Centre CO Sacred Heart Primary School Westmorland Road Greenock, PA16 0TS

Salary: £36,076 - £39,085 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Job Description

Early Years Graduate REF: ECOD/08475

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

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

• Applicants should regularly check their emails after applying, as all communications including interview invitations and offers will be sent via email. Ensure your email can receive messages from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council.
• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer and pays the Living Wage Rate where required. For more information, see the 'Essential Applicant Information' link above.
• The council is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all community members.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not provided.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

For regulated work involving children or protected adults, a satisfactory PVG check is required. Most posts will also require a Criminal Convictions Form, and disclosure checks are paid for by the applicant if successful.

Regulatory Bodies

If registration with bodies like HCPC or SSSC is required, applicants must obtain and maintain registration, including paying relevant fees. SSSC fees are waived for local authority staff under the current pay deal.

Further Assistance

Alternative formats for application packs (e.g., Large Print, Braille, Audio) are available. Contact the HR Recruitment Team at 01475 712740 or [e-mail] for assistance.

Applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists are welcome, as many military skills are transferable to local government roles.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident Leader, the council offers a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Flexible Working

The council supports flexible working options such as Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid, and Flexible Retirement. Details are available in the Flexible Working Policy on the Employee Benefits webpage.

Early Years

All early years services operate between 8am and 6pm. Applicants must be able to work within these hours.