Early Years Practitioner (Relief) - MOR10822

Moray Council; Ecclesmachan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Moray Council is seeking a dedicated professional to support the early years team in delivering high-quality childcare services. The role involves working closely with children aged 3 to 5 years, planning educational activities, and ensuring compliance with relevant care standards. Candidates must possess the appropriate qualifications and be ready to work flexibly, contributing positively to children's developmental needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with pre-school children aged 3 to 5 years.
• Must be SSSC Registered or apply within 3 months.
• Ability to work flexibly and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Involved in planning and implementing curriculum programs.
• Observe and interact with children to support their learning.
• Deliver effective early years services according to policy.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Flexibility

Calmness

Education

CACHE (NNEB) / SCCEB (SNNB)

HNC Childhood Practice

SVQ Level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)

Job description

Job Description

To support the early years team in delivering a flexible, high quality and inclusive early learning and childcare service which meets the needs of young children and their families. Working collaboratively with parents, carers and other partners to promote the welfare and development of every child.

Responsibilities

• To be actively involved in the planning and implementation of a curriculum programme which meets the needs of the individual child in accordance with national and local standards.
• To observe and interact with children in order to support their learning and record and contribute to reporting on the individual child's progress in accordance with Council policy and procedures.
• To contribute to the delivery of the Early Level curriculum in line with pre-determined policy and procedures and where appropriate the pre-Birth to Three framework.
• To be involved in the delivery of an effective early years service.
• Participate in all aspects of team work within the nursery.
• Keep abreast of early years local and national developments.
• To be involved in all aspects of care which meet the needs of the individual child in accordance with the Council's duty of care and the principles of GIRFEC.

The Individual

• Experience of working with pre-school children aged between 3 and 5 years old.
• Having achieved or working towards the following qualifications:
  > CACHE (NNEB) / SCCEB (SNNB), HNC Childhood Practice or equivalent
  Or
  > SVQ Level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) or equivalent
• SSSC Registered (if you are not appropriately registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) prior to taking up post, you must apply for registration within 3 months and, be fully registered within 6 months)
• Effective organisation skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to be actively involved with the children in all aspects of their pre-school experience eg playing games.

• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.

This post is considered to be a Regulated Role' under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Closing Date: 4 July 2025
£16.13 per hour
Hours per week: Needs of service (Term Time only)

Applicants should note this post is worked on an "as and when required basis" with no guaranteed weekly hours. The successful applicant must be available to work at short notice.

For further information please contact the Carole Gray, Early Learning & Childcare Resource Officer, on 07966 120 555 or [e-mail]