Early Years Officer - FLK13568

Falkirk Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a part-time Early Years Officer for Sacred Heart Primary School's Early Learning and Childcare Class. This temporary role requires experience in early learning and the ability to establish positive relationships with children and families. Candidates must possess an HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare or an equivalent qualification. The position is 22.2 hours per week, working Wednesday to Friday during term time, and requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and knowledge of current early learning and childcare provision.
• Must be registered with or currently seeking registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Required to maintain PVG scheme membership.

Responsibilities

• Work as an effective team member and establish positive relationships with children and families.
• Promote and deliver high quality play and learning both indoors and outdoors.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Knowledge of early learning and childcare

Education

HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Early Years Officer

Sacred Heart Primary School Early Learning and Childcare Class

An opportunity has arisen for an Early Years Officer to join the team at Sacred Heart Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class to cover a maternity leave.

You will have skills, knowledge and experience of all current Early Learning and Childcare provision and procedures and have a passion for promoting and delivering high quality play and learning both indoors and outdoors.

You will work as an effective team member and establish positive relationships with children and families. You will have knowledge and experience of current early learning and childcare provision and procedures.

With experience of working with children, you will have an HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent. You must be registered with or currently seeking registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

The post is Part Time (22.2 hours working Wednesday to Friday), Term Time, and is temporary within Falkirk Council Children’s Services until end January 2027.

Please note salary quoted in the advert will be adjusted for term time working pattern.

Responsibilities

• Work as an effective team member and establish positive relationships with children and families.
• Promote and deliver high quality play and learning both indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and knowledge of current early learning and childcare provision and procedures.
• HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent.
• Must be registered with or currently seeking registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• If successful, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.