ELC Officer — Flexible, Impactful Early Learning

West Dunbartonshire Council; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension with employer contrib. of

25 days annual leave increasing with 1

Wellbeing supports

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is recruiting Early Learning and Childcare Officers for Levenvale Primary School ELC Centre. Post is peripatetic; may be relocated to different centres based on service needs. Work pattern is Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break.

Must have experience with pre-five children, knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence (Early Level) and Pre-Birth to Three, and be willing to join PVG scheme. PVG update may be required before offer.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pre-five children in a relevant setting.
• Knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence (Early Level) and Pre-Birth to Three guidance.
• Flexible approach and ability to adapt to change.
• Candidates must hold one of the listed qualifications (NNEB, HNC, SVQ 2/3).
• Successful candidates not registered with SSSC must register within 3 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to a safe, caring, and stimulating nursery environment for all children.
• Supporting and implementing a relevant curriculum in line with national and local guidance.
• Planning, recording, implementing, and evaluating suitable programmes of activities.
• Maintaining and recording children's progress and assessments.
• Promoting parental participation in the learning process.

Skills

Experience with pre-five children

Curriculum for Excellence knowledge

Flexible/adaptable

Education

NNEB (or modular equivalent)

HNC in Childhood Practice

SVQ 2/3 in Social Services (Children & Young People)

Job description

West Dunbartonshire Council is recruiting Early Learning and Childcare Officers for Levenvale Primary School ELC Centre. Post is peripatetic; may be relocated to different centres based on service needs. Work pattern is Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break.

Must have experience with pre-five children, knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence (Early Level) and Pre-Birth to Three, and be willing to join PVG scheme. PVG update may be required before offer.