Early Years Officer - FLK14834

Falkirk Council; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG scheme membership

Term-time schedule

Job summary

Victoria Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class within Falkirk Council, is recruiting an Early Years Officer. You will bring experience in Early Learning and Childcare, promoting high-quality play and learning both indoors and outdoors, and establishing positive relationships with children and families.

The role requires an HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent) and registration with or seeking registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Qualifications

• Experience with Early Learning and Childcare provision.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build positive relationships with children and families.
• Knowledge of current early learning and childcare provision and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Promote high quality play and learning indoors and outdoors.
• Establish positive relationships with children and families.
• Work across settings within the Falkirk Council area when required.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Family engagement

Education

HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an Early Years Officer to join the team at Victoria Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class

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 Full Time (37 hours), Term Time and is temporary until 25th June 2027 within Falkirk Council Children’s Services. Although primarily based at Victoria Primary School, you would be expected to work in any setting across the Falkirk Council area.

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