Nursery Key Worker, Gaelic, Qualified, Balivanich Nusery (4728) - Fixed Term - CNS05608

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Balivanich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Balivanich is seeking a Qualified Nursery Key Worker. You will engage with children through the medium of Gaelic, supporting their learning and development. The ideal candidate will have proven childcare experience, a relevant qualification, and fluency in Gaelic. The position offers a salary range of £27,179 - £29,722 per annum and includes Distant Islands Allowance. Closing date for applications is Monday 18 August 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children and their families.
• Qualification that meets the requirements for Practitioners.
• Essential fluency in Gaelic, both speaking and reading.

Responsibilities

• Plan a curriculum that supports children's learning and development.
• Organize play sessions considering the needs of every child.
• Ensure all actions adhere to PVG Scheme requirements.

Skills

Proven childcare experience

Fluency in Gaelic

Education

Qualification meeting SSSC requirements

Job description

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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 that supports and guides children’s all-round learning and development, and organize play sessions considering the needs of every child.

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

Fluency in Gaelic, both speaking and reading, is essential.

This position requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, as mandated for regulated roles working with children (mygov.scot).

The salary includes the Distant Islands Allowance.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully. In your experience statement, detail how you meet each of the essential criteria listed in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates the opportunity to meet the team and experience the work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 18 August 2025

Prìomh Neach-obrach Sgoil-àraich, le Teisteanas, Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig, Sgoil Àraich Baile a' Mhanaich

Le taic, bidh thu a’ cur curraicealam air dòigh tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig a bhios a’ cur taic ri, agus a’ stiùireadh, ionnsachadh agus leasachadh iomlan chloinne, agus a’ planadh agus a’ cur seisean cluiche air dòigh, le bhith a’ gabhail suim de dh’fheumalachdan gach pàiste.

Feumaidh eòlas dearbhte a bhith agad air cùram-chloinne a thaobh a bhith ag obair le pàistean òga agus an teaghlaichean ann an suidheachadh tràth-bhliadhnaichean, agus teisteanas a choinnicheas ri feumalachdan Comhairle Sheirbheisean Sòisealta na h-Alba airson Luchd-cleachdaidh.

Tha e riatanach gun urrainn dhut Gàidhlig a bhruidhinn is a leughadh.

Mar riatanas laghail, feumaidh tu ballrachd de Sgeama Dìon Bhuidhnean So-leònta (PVG) a thaobh a bhith an sàs ann an obair riaghlaichte le Clann (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot).

Tha tuartastal na dreuchd seo a’ gabhail a-steach Cuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach.

Bidh an obair a-rèir mar a bhios feum airson àite luchd-obrach àbhaisteach a ghabhail. Tha pàigheadh san uair a’ gabhail a-steach Cuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach.

Thèid agallaibhean a chumail air beulaibh dhaoine, a’ toirt cothrom do thagraichean coinneachadh ris an sgioba agus beachd fhaighinn air an àrainneachd obrach.

Ceann-latha: Diluain 18 Lùnastal 2025