Early Years Officer - FLK14737

Falkirk Council; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew’s Primary School, ELC Class in Falkirk seeks an Early Years Officer to cover a maternity leave on a temporary basis. The role centers on delivering high quality play and learning both indoors and outdoors, and building strong relationships with children and families.

You will require an HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare, be registered with or seeking registration with the SSSC, and PVG scheme membership will be gained/maintained if successful.

Qualifications

• Must have 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, PVG scheme membership must be gained/maintained.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Childcare experience

Team player

Communication with families

Play-based learning

Education

HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare

SSSC registration in progress

Job description

Job Description

Early Years Officer

St Andrew’s Primary School, ELC Class

Post ID – CS7693

An opportunity has arisen for an Early Years Officer to join the team at St Andrew’s Primary School, ELC Class on a temporary basis 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 temporary, full time (37 hours, term time) from Monday 26th October until Friday 25th June 2027 initially.

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