Early Years Lead Practitioner - Kemnay CSN - ABS45961

Aberdeenshire Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated individual to lead Early Learning and Childcare services. You will ensure that the needs of each child are met following local and national guidelines through teamwork. This position requires SSSC registration, commitment to quality service delivery, and participation in necessary pre-employment checks, including PVG Scheme membership. The role is fixed term until 07/08/2027 and based initially at Kintore School.

Qualifications

• Required to demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery.
• Must join the PVG Scheme for work with children.
• Minimum of two references needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Early Learning and Childcare.
• Work collaboratively within the Children’s Service Network.
• Ensure continuous improvement for service delivery.

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 is a Children’s Service Network (CSN) post. Initially you will be based at Kintore School, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Kemnay CSN.

The successful candidate will be employed on a 52.18 weeks per year contract.

Working pattern: Shifts between 7.45am and 6.15pm, Monday to Friday.

Fixed term, for a period not exceeding 07/08/2027.

Informal Enquiries to: Donna Sim, tel: [phone]

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Requirements

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.

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