Early Years Officer - FLK13575

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

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Early Years Officer for Borrowstoun Early Learning and Childcare Centre. The role involves promoting and delivering high-quality play and learning. Candidates should have HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent and recent experience with children. This part-time position (18.5 hours) is temporary until December 2026 and requires a shift pattern within operational hours of 8am to 6pm.

Qualifications

• Recent, relevant experience of working with children.
• Must be registered with or seeking registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Willing to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership if successful.

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

Communication

Passion for child development

Education

HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Early Years Officer – Borrowstoun Early Learning and Childcare Centre. An opportunity has arisen for Early Years Officers to join the large team at Borrowstoun ELC Centre 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.

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 and requirements

• HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent with recent, relevant experience of working with children.
• Must be registered with or currently seeking registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Willing to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership if successful.

Details

• Post is part time (18.5 hours) working Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesday, term time. Temporary until December 2026.
• Salary advertised will be adjusted for term time working.
• ELC Centre is open 8am to 6pm; you must be prepared to work a shift pattern within these hours.