Early Years Lead Practitioner - ABS44995

Aberdeenshire Council; Insch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to lead the delivery of Early Learning and Childcare at Insch Primary School. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with local and national guidelines while demonstrating a commitment to continuous service improvement. This fixed-term role requires SSSC registration within three months and adherence to PVG checks, reflecting the organization's commitment to safeguarding children. The position entails a working schedule of 7.25 hours per day, five days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of two references, one from the current or most recent employer.
• Must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
• SSSC registration required within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Early Learning and Childcare according to guidelines.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality service through continuous improvement.
• Work 7.25 hours per day, 5 days a week.

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.

This post will require someone who is able to work 7.25 hours per day, 5 days a week.

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

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 16/08/2026

Informal enquiries to: Ashleigh Christie 07586056546

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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.