Early Years Officer - Maybury Primary School

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

Job summary

Maybury Primary School ELC is seeking an empathetic and resilient Early Years Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will contribute to a nurturing environment for young children and support learning through play-based activities.

Candidates should have an HNC in Childcare and Education or SVQ Level 3 or SCQF Level 7 Social Services, Children and Young People, and be prepared to undergo PVG checks. The post is a great step for professionals committed to inclusive early education.

Qualifications

• HNC in Childcare and Education or SVQ Level 3 or SCQF Level 7 in Social Services, Children and Young People is required.
• PVG Scheme checks will be required for this regulated post.
• Commitment to equalities and inclusive recruitment practices.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Education

HNC in Childcare and Education

SVQ Level 3

SCQF Level 7 Social Services, Children and Young People

Job description

Early Years Officer
Maybury Primary School ELC

Salary: £34,452 - £40,501
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks per year

Working pattern: Monday to Friday shifts

Maybury Primary School ELC is looking for an empathetic and resilient Early Years Officer to join our talented Early Years team. The successful candidate will have an HNC in Childcare and Education or SVQ Level 3 or SCQF Level 7 Social Services, Children and Young People.

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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