Early Years Graduate (Temporary)(Term Time Full Time) - REN13132

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Scotland is seeking a skilled early years graduate to support the implementation of a high-quality curriculum. Responsibilities include guiding staff in effective pedagogical practices and maintaining assessment routines. Candidates must have a relevant BA qualification and skills in report writing, communication, and organization. This is a temporary post for 5 months, subject to funding.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years provision and curriculum delivery.
• Understanding of early childhood development and curriculum frameworks.
• Ability to lead and guide staff in educational practices.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum development and learning strategies.
• Guide staff on effective pedagogy and curriculum implementation.
• Maintain planning, assessment, and recording practices.

Skills

Report writing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

BA Childhood Practice or primary teaching qualification

HNC/SVQ3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Advert

Renfrewshire Council is committed to ensuring that children are offered the best start in life and are ready to succeed. The Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic skilled early years’ graduate to support the implementation of a quality curriculum to ensure that all children access high quality early learning and teaching experiences.

The key function of the post includes supporting curriculum development and learning and teaching approaches within the establishment. This will include supporting early years staff in their understanding of effective pedagogy. In addition you will be required to maintain and progress planning, assessment and recording practices and work as part of the management team to support the overall development of the establishment. Keeping up to date with early years initiatives and developments and guiding staff in relation to the provision of a quality curriculum is required.

You should have experience of early years provision, curriculum delivery, planning and assessment. You must have understanding and knowledge of early childhood development, Curriculum for Excellence, Pre-Birth to Three and GIRFEC and an ability to lead and guide other staff in their practice.

You must have a BA Childhood Practice or primary teaching qualification and a HNC/SVQ3 or other equivalent qualification (credit level 7) and must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council or GTC. We can also accept applications from candidates in their final year who have recently qualified in the relevant qualification and are waiting to receive their certificate of graduation.

It is essential you also have report and assessment writing, organisational and communication skills.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 5 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier

If successful, you will be required to become a PVG Scheme Member. If you would like further information in relation to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.