Nursery Key Worker, Gaelic, Qualified, Balivanich Nusery (4728) - Fixed Term

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Nursery Key Worker for Balivanich Nursery. The role involves planning a curriculum in Gaelic to enhance children's development and organizing play sessions. Proven childcare experience is required, along with qualifications meeting the Scottish Social Services Council standards. The position offers a salary of £27,189 to £29,722 per year and is temporary, covering maternity leave.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children and their families in early years settings.
• Qualification for Practitioners as per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan a curriculum to support all-round learning and development.
• Organize play sessions according to children's needs.

Skills

Proven childcare experience

Ability to speak and read Gaelic

Education

Qualification meeting Scottish Social Services Council’s requirements

Job description

Location: Balivanich Primary School Balivanich Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA

Salary: £27,189 - £29,722 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

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Nursery Key Worker, Qualified, Gaelic Medium, Balivanich Nursery (4728)
37 hours per week, term-time, Maternity Cover
£27,179 - £29,722 per annum, inclusive of £2,470 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

Through the medium of Gaelic, you will plan a curriculum which supports and guides children’s all-round learning and development, and plan and organise the play session taking into account the needs of every child.

You must have proven childcare experience working with young children and their families in an early years setting and a qualification that meets the Scottish Social Services Council’s requirements for Practitioners.

The ability to speak and read Gaelic is essential.

The salary quoted is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 18 August 2025