ELC Practitioner, St Columbas Primary School, 499.25 - WEL09891. Job in Bathgate Education & Tr[...]

West Lothian Council; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government body in Scotland is seeking a nurturing and motivated part-time ELC practitioner for St Columba's Nursery. The successful candidate will work flexibly and must possess an HNC/SVQ3 in Early Education and Childcare, or equivalent. They will provide high-quality learning experiences and support the nursery team's efforts in planning and evaluating children's progress. Registration with the SSSC is required, alongside compliance with PVG checks.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate breadth and depth of experience in early years educational establishment.
• Individuals must register with the SSSC within six months of commencement.
• Application to the PVG Scheme is required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the nursery team to provide high-quality learning experiences.
• Organize and facilitate early-level play activities.
• Monitor and report on children's progress.

Skills

Knowledge of early level play and development

Ability to plan, evaluate, and report on children's progress

Flexibility to work various hours

Education

HNC/SVQ3 level in Early Education and Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Job Advert

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

St Columba's Nursery is seeking to appoint a nurturing and motivated, part time ELC practitioner on a fixed term basis. The setting operates 50 weeks of the year and the successful candidates will be required to work flexibly across the opening hours of 7.45am to 6.15pm Wednesday and Thursday and 7.45am to 12.45pm every 2 nd Friday.

The successful candidate will bring a sound knowledge of early level play and development as well as a commitment to providing high quality learning experiences and interactions whilst effectively working as part of our nursery team to plan, evaluate and report on children's progress.

The post-holder must be educated to HNC/SVQ3 level in Early Education and Childcare or provide equivalent qualifications and be able to demonstrate breadth and depth of experience in an early year's educational establishment.

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC.

SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.

For further enquiries please contact Rebecca Brown (ELC Area Support Manager) rebecca.brown@