Early Years Practitioner (Meldrum CSN) - ABS48939

Aberdeenshire Council; Ellon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council invites applications for an Early Years Practitioner (Meldrum CSN). The post supports the Early Learning and Childcare team, contributing to the Curriculum for Excellence and the Realising the Ambition framework within Aberdeenshire's Council services.

The successful candidate will hold a SCQF Level 7 qualification (e.g., HNC Childhood Practice) or SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People); PVG Scheme membership and SSSC registration within 3 months are required.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership is required within 3 months of employment.
• SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Early Learning and Childcare team.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Curriculum for Excellence and Realising the Ambition.
• Help care for and educate children at Meldrum CSN and potentially other Meldrum CSN sites.

Skills

PVG disclosure

Education

SCQF Level 7 (e.g., HNC Childhood Practice)

SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People)

Job description

Early Years Practitioner (Meldrum CSN) - ABS48939

A vacancy has arisen for an Early Years Practitioner to become part of the Early Learning and Childcare team, with full involvement in the work of the Early Level curriculum (Curriculum for Excellence) and Realising the Ambition in addition to helping to contribute to the care and education of children.

The postholder must hold a relevant SCQF Level 7 qualification such as HNC in Childhood Practice, SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young people), SVQ Children’s Care Learning and Development.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality and service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service of the organisation.

This is a Children’s Service Network (CSN) post. Initially you will be based at Methlick School Nursery, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Meldrum

CSN.

Successful candidate will be employed on a 45.04 week per year contract.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 31/03/2028

This position is subject to Local Government terms and Conditions.

Informal enquiries to Michelle Kennedy 01651 267410

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with children 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. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of 2 references. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.