Play Leader, Gaelic, Sgoil Araich Shiaboist (4863) - Fixed Term - CNS05782

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Stiùiriche Cluiche, Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig, Sgoil-àraich Shiaboist (4863) — 34.5 hours per week, term time, permanent post. Salary: £29,306 - £31,656 per year, including £2,470 Islands/Remote Areas Allowance.

Play Leader, Gaelic, Sgoil Araich Shiaboist (4863) — 34.5 hours per week, term time, Fixed Term to 31/03/2026. Salary: £28,320 - £30,605 per year, inclusive of £2,470 Islands Allowance.

Both postings describe roles focused on planning and delivering a curriculum and activities to support children’s learning and development, working with the Nursery Manager and staff to ensure a safe, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Manager and Nursery Key Workers to plan daily, weekly, and termly play schedules aligned with each child’s developmental stage.
• Observe, assess, and maintain records of children and play activities to meet learning and development needs.
• Keep accurate attendance registers and personal records for children; oversee safe handover at the end of the day with an authorised adult.
• Contribute ideas, support curriculum development, and ensure activities are suitable for each child’s needs.
• Maintain safe, supportive environments and demonstrate safeguarding practices; be available to cover for the Manager as required.
• Prepare and deliver a curriculum through short, medium, and long-term planning.
• Ensure Gaelic language ability is demonstrated in speaking and reading as essential.
• Adhere to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme requirements as part of a regulated role with children.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Curriculum for Excellence, Pre-birth to Three, Building the Ambition, How Good is Our Early Learning & Childcare, and the National Care Standards.
• Proven childcare experience working with young children and families in an early years setting.
• A qualification that meets the Scottish Social Services Council requirements for Practitioners.
• Ability to plan and implement a curriculum through short, medium, and long-term planning.
• Proficiency in Gaelic speaking and reading is essential.
• Experience delivering curriculum in early years and familiarity with relevant legislation and safeguarding.

Other Requirements

• Reading of the job description and person specification; provide statements detailing how essential criteria are met in the application.
• Interviews will be in person to allow candidates to meet the team and experience the work environment.
• Closing Date: Monday 13 October 2025.

Benefits and Conditions

Salary includes Distant Islands/Housing Allowance where applicable.