Operational Support Officer (Early Years) - Waverley Court

City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operational Support Officer to lead transformative changes in inclusion for early years education. This role involves guiding a dedicated team to enhance support for Early Learning and Childcare settings across the city. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring that services align with statutory requirements and the council's vision. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and fosters a positive work environment. Flexible working arrangements are available to support a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education and inclusion practices.
• Ability to lead teams and provide professional guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Early Years Officers to support childcare settings.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and vision for inclusion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Professional Learning in Early Years

Job description

Operational Support Officer - Inclusion for Schools and Early Years

Location: Waverley Court

Salary: £44,257 - £52,373

Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

This is a time of transformational change for inclusion in the City of Edinburgh Council, as services are realigned to support the vision for inclusion. The Early Years Operational Support Officer for Inclusion will lead a team of Early Years Officers responsible for providing guidance, support, and professional learning to all Early Learning and Childcare settings within the city, in line with our vision and statutory requirements under the ASL Act.

This post involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. If an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. The successful candidate must provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the role will depend on the satisfactory outcome of these pre-employment checks.

We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, included, and able to perform at their best. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce with varying values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds.

To support our goal of enhancing organizational culture and creating a positive work environment for the people of Edinburgh, we aim to recruit individuals who not only possess the right skills and experience but also align with our values and approach to work.

We are transitioning from a competency-based interview process to one focused on behavioral and technical skills relevant to the role. This new approach will help us assess how you think and how you incorporate our core behaviors of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility into your work.

Our salary range generally reflects the starting salary, with annual increases up to the top of the range.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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