Nursery Manager (Gaelic Medium)

Cothrom Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused nursery in Scotland is seeking a fluent Gaelic-speaking Manager to oversee early years services. You will lead day-to-day management, ensure compliance with regulations, and deliver a high-quality Gaelic Medium education. The ideal candidate will have experience in early years settings and the ability to foster relationships with families and the local community. This full-time role offers some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading early years services and managing childcare settings.
• Ability to maintain compliance with national standards.
• Skills in building relationships with families and the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily management of the nursery.
• Ensure compliance with childcare regulations.
• Deliver the curriculum with strategic planning.

Skills

Fluent Gaelic speaker

Knowledge of early years curriculum

Experience planning early years learning

Education

Qualification meeting SSSC requirements

Job description

About the Role

Cothrom Òg Nursery in South Uist is looking for a fluent Gaelic-speaking Manager to lead its early years service for children aged three months to five years.

The nursery is part of the Cothrom Learning Centre, a registered charity supporting learning and community development across the area.

This is a key leadership role focused on delivering high quality Gaelic Medium childcare and early years education, while working closely with the wider Cothrom team to support community learning and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day to day management of the nursery.
• Ensure full compliance with childcare regulations and standards.
• Plan and deliver the curriculum through short, medium and long term planning.
• Maintain high quality practice in line with the Curriculum for Excellence, National Care Standards, Realising the Ambition and sector Quality Frameworks.
• Work closely with the Cothrom Manager to integrate nursery work with wider adult learning services.
• Support positive relationships with families and the local community.

Requirements

• Fluent Gaelic speaker.
• Knowledge of early years curriculum and national standards.
• Experience planning and delivering early years learning.
• Qualification meeting SSSC requirements for practitioner or manager, or willingness to work towards one.
• PVG Scheme membership for regulated work with children.

Hours and Contract

Full time position with some flexibility available for the right candidate.