Early Years Lead Practitioner - ABS44514

Aberdeenshire Council; Oldmeldrum; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a leader for Early Learning and Childcare, focusing on delivering high-quality services in a collaborative environment. This role requires regulatory compliance and a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring the unique needs of each child are met. The position is based at Meldrum Primary School and involves working within the Children's Service Network.

Qualifications

• Two references required, one from your current or most recent employer.
• SSSC registration to be obtained within 3 months of employment.
• Compliance with PVG Scheme and potential overseas checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Early Learning and Childcare services.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery.
• Collaborate and coordinate within the Children's Service Network.

Job description

Job Description

Lead the delivery of Early Learning and Childcare, which meets the needs of the
individual child, using local and national policies, guidelines and procedures, through
collaborative and collegiate working.
There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Working pattern will be 7.25 hours on Thursday and Fridays.

This is a Children's Service Network (CSN) post. Initially you will be based at Meldrum Primary School, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Meldrum CSN. The successful candidate will be employed on a 52.18 weeks per year contract.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 02/07/2027

Informal enquiries to: Nicola Park 01651 267455

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Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.