Early Years Officer - Greengables EYC

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking an Early Years Officer for Greengables Early Years Centre in Edinburgh. Salary ranges £34,452–£40,501 pro rata for 36 hours per week across 39 weeks of sessional work.

The role focuses on high-quality education and care for children, aligned with council policies and PVG requirements. The post is regulated work with children, with mandatory PVG checks and appropriate pre-employment procedures.

Qualifications

• This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
• If an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outwith the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a service compatible with good practice in the education and care of children and young people within Council and Education Department policies and systems.
• Work as an effective member of a Multi-Disciplinary or other team to promote a stimulating environment balancing education and care for children and young people.
• Meet children’s individual needs and those of their families, enabling everyone to achieve their potential.

Job description

Early Years Officer
Greengables Early Years Centre

Salary: - £34,452 - £40,501 (Pro rata for sessional)
Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

The Early Years Officer will provide a service compatible with good practice in the education and care of children and young people within the policies and systems laid down by the Council and Education Department and the Care Inspectorate. They'll work as an effective member of a Multi-Disciplinary or other Team promoting a stimulating environment which balances education and care for children and young people. Meeting children’s individual needs and those of their families, enabling everyone to achieve their potential.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. Anunconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be anassessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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