Modern Apprentice Early Childhood Educator - Killin Nursery - 101555 - 452371

Stirling Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is offering an exciting opportunity for a Modern Apprentice to join their Early Years team at Killin Nursery. Applicants should be 16 or over, possess at least 3 National 5 qualifications (including English), and demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment. The role includes supporting the delivery of an engaging early years curriculum, fostering a positive environment, and collaboration with parents and agencies to promote children's development. Benefits include annual leave, flexible working, and various health support initiatives.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 6 months full sick pay

Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Technology Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be aged 16 or over.
• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm for the role and a commitment to learn.
• Will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a broad and balanced early year’s curriculum.
• Contribute to a positive ethos to support children's development.
• Work with parents, carers, and other agencies.

Education

At least 3 National 5 qualifications (or equivalent)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available to join Stirling Council’s Early Years team as a Modern Apprentice based in Killin Nursery, Stirling. Due to the rural location of the nursery, you must be able to travel to Killin. To be considered for this role, you should be aged 16 or over, hold at least 3 National 5 qualifications (or equivalent) (including English), and be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for the role and a commitment to learn.

You will work as a member of a team, supporting the delivery of a broad and balanced early year’s curriculum within a caring, safe, and welcoming environment, to enable each child to achieve their potential. You will contribute to the creation of a positive ethos to support the development of children’s self-esteem and personal identity in a climate of trust and praise. You will learn about the importance of working with parents and carers, and with other agencies, to promote the welfare and development of every child.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

If you have an HNC in Early Years Education and Childcare (or equivalent) you need not apply.

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visithttps://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme