Early Years Practitioner (Gaelic) (2 Posts) (32 hpw), Glen Urquhart Primary School

Highland Council; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Early Years Practitioners to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality early learning and childcare services to young children and their families. The ideal candidates will be Gaelic speakers and will either hold or be working towards recognized qualifications in Childcare and Education. As a disability confident employer, the organization is committed to inclusivity and guarantees interviews for disabled applicants who meet the criteria. Join a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and families in the community.

Qualifications

• Gaelic speakers are essential for this role.
• Qualifications in Childcare and Education are required for qualified practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality early learning and child care service.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet the needs of children and families.

Skills

Gaelic speaking

Childcare knowledge

Food Handling

First Aid

Education

HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3 in Childcare and Education

Job description

Salary: £20,063 - £24,405 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 32 hours per week

Job Description

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Applications from Gaelic speakers are essential for this post.

Job Purpose: To work as an effective member of a team, delivering a flexible, high quality, early learning and child care service that meets the needs of young children and their families.

Contact Details: Kerrie Laird Tel: [phone]

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

1. Gaelic speaker.
2. Those employed as Early Years Practitioner (unqualified) will be required to work towards one of the above awards within an agreed timescale and will be paid on grade HC0435.
3. Those employed as Early Years Practitioner (qualified) should hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education (for example HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3) and will be paid on grade HC0535.
4. The Early Years Practitioner is required to hold a relevant Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration or agree to apply to SSSC to register as a practitioner. On taking up the post, the Early Years Practitioner should register with the SSSC.
5. If they are already registered and their employment with Highland Council means a change of employer they must inform the SSSC of any changes.
6. Qualifications in Food Handling and First Aid would be advantageous.