Early Years Officer - FLK13572

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

Job summary

A local council is seeking two Early Years Officers to join the team at Rannoch ELC Centre on temporary contracts covering maternity leave until December 2026. Candidates will have relevant childcare skills and the ability to foster positive relationships with children and families. The full-time position involves 37 hours per week, while the part-time role offers 18.5 hours, working specific days. The ideal candidates must hold an HNC/SVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare and be seeking registration with the SSSC.

Qualifications

• Recent relevant experience working with children.
• Must be registered with or seeking registration with the SSSC.
• Ability to promote and deliver high-quality play and learning.

Responsibilities

• Join the team at Rannoch ELC Centre on a temporary basis.
• Establish positive relationships with children and families.
• Work as an effective team member.

Skills

Knowledge of Early Learning and Childcare provision

Teamwork

Relationship building with children and families

Education

HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Job Advert

Early Years Officer

Rannoch ELC Centre

An opportunity has arisen for two Early Years Officer to join the team at Rannoch ELC Centre on a temporary basis to cover 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 recent, relevant 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.

Post 1

The post is full time (37 hours, term time) and is temporary from February to December 2026

Post 2

The post is part time (18.5 hours working every Monday and Tuesday and alternate Wednesday) and is temporary from February to December 2026.

PLEASE NOTE IN THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION WHICH POST(S) YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Please note the salary in the advert will be adjusted accordingly for part time and term time contract.