Nursery Key Worker, Gaelic, Qualified, Sgoil Araich an Tairbeirt (4978)

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Harris; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading local council is seeking a part-time Nursery Key Worker at Sir Edward Scott School in Harris. The role involves planning a Gaelic-based curriculum for young children, ensuring a supportive educational environment. Ideal candidates must have childcare experience and Gaelic language skills. This permanent position offers the opportunity for career progression within the council.

Qualifications

• Proven childcare experience working with young children and families.
• Qualification must meet required standards.
• Ability to speak and read Gaelic is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan a curriculum supporting children's all-round learning.
• Organize play sessions considering individual child needs.
• Support to gain qualifications for career progression.

Skills

Childcare experience

Gaelic language

Education

Qualification meeting Scottish Social Services Council’s requirements

Job description

Location: Sir Edward Scott School West Tarbert Isle of Harris, HS3 3BG

Salary: £26,239 - £28,673 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 33.5 hours per week

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Nursery Key Worker, Qualified, Gaelic Medium, Sgoil Àraich an Tairbeirt (4978)
33.5 hours per week, term-time, Permanent
£23,757 - £25,961 per annum, inclusive of £2,237 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.

It is expected that the successfully appointed candidate will be supported to gain the qualifications and experience required to allow for career progression to the post of Playleader (£29,307 - £31,657 per annum, pro rata, inclusive of Distance Islands Allowance).

The salary quoted is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

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 21 July 2025