Early Years Practitioner (Supply) - ANG05585

Angus Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic early years practitioners to join their team across various childcare settings. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality education and care services that cater to the needs of children and families. Flexibility and the ability to cover shifts at short notice are essential. Successful candidates will be placed on a casual worker register, ensuring varied and engaging work in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver a flexible, high-quality education and care service for children.
• Work across various early learning and childcare settings as required.

Skills

Flexibility

Early Years Education

Child Care

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Job Description

Based at various locations throughout Angus.

The hourly rate includes payment for holidays, which is paid as a percentage of your hourly rate and itemised separately on your payslip. Successful applicants will be placed on our casual worker register and engaged as needed based on service requirements.

This job is classified as workstyle 1 - Fixed.

In this workstyle, most of your time will be spent delivering front-line services. Depending on your role, there may be a limited requirement to access a specific council location during the week if you are not delivering services there.

Angus Council operates the following early learning and childcare models:

1. ELC Model 1 - 190 funded days at 6 hours per day
2. ELC Model 2 - 152 funded days at 7½ hours per day
3. ELC Model 3 - 228 funded days at 5 hours per day

Models 1 and 2 settings are open during term-time, while Model 3 settings operate for more hours daily and are open for 46.6 weeks per year.

We are seeking enthusiastic early years practitioners to work across all Angus early learning and childcare settings on an as-required basis. Flexibility and availability to cover shifts at short notice are essential.

Within the early years setting, you will deliver a flexible, high-quality, stimulating education and care service that meets the needs of children and families.

Please note that interviews will be scheduled - date to be confirmed.

Requirements

Membership of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or a commitment to gain registration is essential.

You must be able to become a member of the PVG Scheme.

For more details, please refer to the job outline and person specification. We will also consider applications from those who will complete a relevant qualification by Friday, 30 May 2025.

About Angus Council

For more information about working with Angus Council, please review the 'applicant guidance' document, the 'welcome to Angus' document, and visit our website at https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council.

The Individual

We offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the essential criteria and belong to the following groups: individuals with disabilities, those with caring responsibilities, care-experienced young people, our employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the job criteria.