Early Years Officer - Davidson's Mains Primary School

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a committed Early Years Officer at Davidson’s Mains Primary School Early Years & Childcare on a fixed-term contract to 8 October 2027. The role covers Early Learning and Childcare for children aged 2–5, with a 36-hour week and a rota that runs 7:50 am to 6:00 pm.

You will plan and deliver high quality learning experiences, support a large team, and ensure safeguarding and PVG checks are completed as required.

Qualifications

• HNC/SVQ3 in Childhood Practice or equivalent.
• Advanced early years qualification meeting SSSC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high quality learning experiences for 2–5 year olds.
• Work on a rota basis, 7:50 am–6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Support Early Learning and Childcare across 52 weeks and term time.
• Ensure safeguarding and PVG checks as part of pre-employment requirements.

Skills

Early years planning

Learning activities

Education

HNC/SVQ3 in Childhood Practice

Advanced early years qualification

Job description

Early Years Officer - fixed term until 08/10/2027
Davidsons Mains Primary School Early Years & Childcare

Salary: £34,452-£40,501
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks a year

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Davidson’s Mains Primary School Early Years and Childcare for a committed and enthusiastic Early Years Officer to join our large team. We are looking for someone who can bring knowledge, experience, vitality, flexibility and a passion for helping young children develop and grow through planning and providing high quality learning experiences.

Our setting delivers Early Learning and Childcare to children from 2 - 5 years old for up to 108 children. We offer a variety of placements across 52 weeks as well as term time. Our team consists of 2 Senior Early Years Officers, 3 FTE Early Years Officers, 8 FTE Early Years Practitioners, 3.4 FTE Early Years Assistants, 2 Early Years Domestics and a part-time administrator.

The successful candidate should be prepared to work Monday - Friday on a rota basis, with shift patterns being 7.50 am - 6.00 pm.

This post would be suitable for a secondment for someone looking to progress towards the next step in their career.

The person must hold an HNC/SVQ3 in a relevant Childhood Practice award and an advanced early years qualification which accords with the requirements of the Standard for Childhood Practice and meet SSSC registration requirements without conditions.

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. Anunconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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