Nursery Nurse - DGA13855

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Lockerbie; Sur place; GBP 4 800 - 6 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

LGPS Scotland pension benefits

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Wellbeing resources

Résumé du poste

Hoddom Primary School Nursery is seeking a Nursery Nurse to join our team. You will be required to work 14 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, with pattern to be discussed at interview. This post is fixed term until July 2027.

Applicants must hold a qualification enabling registration with the SSSC as Practitioner in Day Care of Children’s Services. PVG scheme checks are essential, and you will collaborate with staff, parents and carers to support children's development.

Qualifications

• Must be registerable with the SSSC as Practitioner in Day Care of Children’s Services.
• PVG scheme membership or update checks prior to offer.
• Ability to support curriculum development and pupil assessment.

Responsabilités

• Support development of the curriculum within the nursery.
• Work collegiately with school staff, other establishments and agencies.
• Engage with parents and carers to support children’s learning and wellbeing.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Formation

SCQF Level 7 in Social Services, Children & Young People

Eligibility for SSSC Practitioner in Day Care

Description du poste

Hoddom Primary School Nursery is seeking a Nursery Nurse. You will be required to work 14 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, work pattern to be discussed at interview.

This post is fixed term until July 2027.

This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

Hoddom Primary School Nursery setting caters for children aged 2-5 years old. We strive to provide an enriching, nurturing environment both indoors and out to help promote children's independence and curiosity.

Educated to SCQF level 7 in Social Services, Children & Young

People or equivalent. We require someone who can adapt quickly to fulfilling the educational and social needs of pupils in our Nursery and who will play an active role in our staff team. The successful candidate will display the appropriate professional skills and abilities, knowledge and understanding. We require someone who can participate in implementation of the development of the curriculum within our nursery class following the appropriate school policies on learning including pupil assessment. You must be able to work in a collegiate way with staff in school, with colleagues in other establishments and agencies, consulting regularly with parents and carers.

You must hold a relevant qualification that enables you to register with Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) as Practitioner in Day Care of Children's Services. All successful applicants for early education and childcare posts will be required to register with the SSSC. More information can be found at

Help with Register parts, fees and qualifications | Scottish Social Services Council

SSSC registration or agreement to register within 3 months from the date of appointment to this post is essential.

Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Nursery settings may operate between the hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm and employee working patterns will be required to meet the needs of the service.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: Moira Hoban, Nursery Manager