Early Years Lead – Nursery & ELC Specialist

Scottish Borders Council; Lauder; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking an Early Years Officer for Lauder Primary School to lead staff in the Nursery and drive Early Learning and Childcare delivery. The role works within a team of school staff and ELC teachers to plan high quality care and learning for all children.

Applicants should hold relevant qualifications (HNC/SCQ in Childhood Practice, SVQ3, NNEB/SNNEB) and be prepared to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment.

Qualifications

• HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare and Education.
• SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
• SNNEB/NNEB.
• BA Childhood Practice or PDA 8/9 in Childhood Practice/Early Education and Childcare.
• SVQ4 Children’s Care, Learning and Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead other staff in the Nursery and work as part of a wider team to plan and deliver Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) in the school nursery settings.
• Develop high quality relationships and interactions with children to promote wellbeing and extend thinking and concept development.
• Work with school staff and ELC teachers to ensure high quality care and learning for all children.

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare and Education

SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development

SNNEB/NNEB

BA Childhood Practice

PDA 8 or 9 in Childhood Practice/Early Education and Childcare

SVQ4 Children’s Care, Learning and Development

Job description

Scottish Borders Council is seeking an Early Years Officer for Lauder Primary School to lead staff in the Nursery and drive Early Learning and Childcare delivery. The role works within a team of school staff and ELC teachers to plan high quality care and learning for all children.

Applicants should hold relevant qualifications (HNC/SCQ in Childhood Practice, SVQ3, NNEB/SNNEB) and be prepared to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment.