Early Years Practitioner - ANG05799

Angus Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Scotland is seeking a dedicated early years educator to deliver high-quality education and care for young children. Responsibilities include planning curriculum and working effectively with families. Must commit to joining the SSSC and complete PVG membership. This position offers a guaranteed job interview for candidates with disabilities or relevant caring responsibilities.

Benefits

Guaranteed job interview for eligible applicants

Qualifications

• Ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.
• Commitment to gain SSSC membership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a flexible, high quality education and care-centred service.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of the curricular programme.

Skills

Flexible education delivery

Curricular planning

Team collaboration

Education

Membership of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Job description

Overview

Based in the ELC setting at Grange Primary School, Monifieth (ELC model 1).

This job is workstyle - 1 Fixed.

In this workstyle most of your time is spent undertaking the direct delivery of front-line services work. Depending on your role there may be a limited requirement to access a specific council location during the course of the working week if you are not delivering your service at a council location.

Angus Council currently operates the following models in their early learning and childcare settings:

• ELC Model 1 - children's funded entitlement is 190 set days at 6 hours per day
• ELC Model 2 - children's funded entitlement is 152 set days at 7½ hours per day
• ELC Model 3 - children's funded entitlement is 228 set days at 5 hours per day

You will also have weekly planning and preparation time, and agreed collegiate time, in addition to the child contact hours outlined above.

ELC settings in models 1 and 2 are open over term-time. ELC Model 3 has extended hours throughout the year and is open for 46.6 weeks of the year, with variations in holidays and in-service days. Staff in Model 3 may take annual leave and other non-working time in a different pattern to term-time staff.

Working 21.75 hours per week, you will work up to 195 days per year Monday to Wednesday, term-time working.

Responsibilities include working as an effective member of an early level team, delivering a flexible, high quality, stimulating education and care-centred service which meets the needs of young children and their families. You will contribute to the planning and implementation of the curricular programme, in line with national and local policies, guidelines and quality assurance procedures.

Membership of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or commitment to gain registration with the SSSC in accordance with their requirements is essential.

Please note interviews will be held Monday, 3 November 2025.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a flexible, high quality education and care-centred service for young children and families within the ELC setting.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of the curricular programme in line with national and local policies and quality assurance procedures.

Qualifications

• Membership of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or commitment to gain registration with the SSSC.
• Ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.

Benefits / Additional Information

The Individual: We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job: those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.

About Angus Council

In addition, please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website for more information about working for Angus Council.