Head of Early Years & Family Services

East Ayrshire Council; Darvel; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

East Ayrshire Council is recruiting for an early learning and childcare post in Darvel, working 35 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, at Darvel Early Childhood Centre. The role involves safeguarding, PVG checks, and aligning with national Safer Recruitment guidance.

The post offers a permanent, full-time term-time arrangement with salary bands of £48,999–£53,542 or £57,130–£62,426 for full-time work. Applicants should expect PVG vetting and references from current or recent employers, with

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment guidance.
• Provide two appropriate and relevant references during the application process, with one from current or most recent employer.
• Ensure PVG scheme checks are completed prior to any formal offer of employment.
• Maintain contact with the candidate via provided email (noreply emails) as part of the recruitment process.

Job description

East Ayrshire Council is recruiting for an early learning and childcare post in Darvel, working 35 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, at Darvel Early Childhood Centre. The role involves safeguarding, PVG checks, and aligning with national Safer Recruitment guidance.

The post offers a permanent, full-time term-time arrangement with salary bands of £48,999–£53,542 or £57,130–£62,426 for full-time work. Applicants should expect PVG vetting and references from current or recent employers, with