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A childcare organization in Glasgow is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join their team. The ideal candidate should have relevant childcare qualifications and experience with children aged 0-5. The role includes creating a stimulating environment, fostering partnerships with families, and contributing to a play-based curriculum. Benefits include up to 40 days of holiday and access to employee assistance programmes.
Who are we?
Puddle Lane Early Learning and Childcare Centre is part of the Kibble Group, which is ultimately governed by Miss Elizabeth Kibble's Trust. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our professional team of early learning & childcare practitioners.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with pre five children in a relevant setting and knowledge of Scotland's new national practice guidance Realising the Ambition', the Early Years Framework and Curriculum for Excellence, with strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
As a member of the Early Years workforce, you will bring the skills and enthusiasm to provide a safe, caring and stimulating nursery environment for all children in formal and informal learning. You will assist in developing strong partnership with families, including creating and facilitating fair input, communication and information sharing with all parents/carers. You will contribute to the planning of a play-based curriculum that offers rich opportunities to equip our children with the skills, attributes, and dispositions necessary for them to thrive in an ever-changing world, meeting the needs of the individual child and have a positive attitude towards working with children.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate should:
have an HNC or SVQ Level 3 in Early Learning and Childcare (or equivalent).
have knowledge of Early Level Curriculum for Excellence.
experience in working with 0-5-year age range.
SSSC registration.
contribute to the delivery of a high-quality Early Years' Service.
good report writing and record keeping skills.
Notes:
1. This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.
2. Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity, and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble's stated policy on equal opportunities.
3. The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.
4. The successful candidate will be required to undertake Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. The successful candidate must be able to participate fully in this training and be prepared to put this training into practice.
The SCM training will consist of two days theory and two days physical training. The successful candidate must complete this training in full within four weeks of an agreed start date. Should the candidate for any reason fail any aspect of the SCM training (theory, physical or both parts), an additional two weeks will be given to pass.
5. Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period.
What do we offer?
Holidays (up to 40 days per year), enhanced sick and maternity pay, cash4health, employee assistance programme, free parking, free meals plus access to onsite physio.
To apply: Please visit our online recruitment site - www.jobtrain.co.uk/Kibble
Closing Date: Thursday 14th August 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 19th August 2025