Principal Early Childhood Educator - Killin Nursery School

Stirling Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a Principal Early Childhood Educator to manage and enhance educational services for children and families at Killin Nursery. The role involves leadership in curriculum development, team coordination, and individual learning program implementation. This full-time position ensures a supportive and high-quality childcare environment tailored to community needs, offering numerous employee benefits including flexible working options and substantial leave.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working options

Biennial incremental progression

Up to 6 months full sick pay

Access to Health & Wellbeing support

Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities

4 weeks paid Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Highly qualified with expertise in early childhood learning and development.
• Willingness to register with the SSSC as a Manager.
• Experience in managing and implementing quality education programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support family learning across the nursery.
• Coordinate curriculum planning and development.
• Inspire and motivate colleagues in their practice.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Planning

Team Coordination

Communication

Education

SCQF Level 9 qualification

Job description

Location: Killin Nursery School, Main Street, Killin, FK21 8UW

Job Title: Principal Early Childhood Educator

The successful candidate will be highly qualified with expertise in early childhood learning and development. As a Principal Early Childhood Educator, your main purpose is to lead and deputise for the Head of Killin Primary School in managing the service. We seek someone enthusiastic to lead and support family learning across the nursery, taking a lead role in managing, planning, and implementing a flexible, high-quality early learning and childcare service tailored to the needs of young children and their families in the nursery and wider community.

You will confidently lead and support team practice and teamwork across the nursery, facilitating, coordinating, and leading curriculum planning and development. You will inspire, motivate, support, and challenge colleagues in developing their practice. You will lead and support the implementation of suitable learning programmes that meet the needs of individual children in line with Local and National Guidance. Candidates should hold or be willing to work towards a relevant SCQF Level 9 qualification and be registered as a Manager with the SSSC (currently or within 3 months of starting employment).

Applicants should clearly detail the skills, experience, and attributes they bring to this role. This is a full-time position; the applicant must be able to work between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm on a rotated shift basis.

A travel distance allowance may be offered where applicable.

For more information about the post, please contact Carolyn Forsyth, Collaborative Improvement Officer, at [e-mail].

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If shortlisted, you will need to complete the necessary forms and verification.

We welcome applications from candidates regardless of age (note restrictions for Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years of continuous service), pro-rated for part-time roles.
• Flexible working options, including hybrid office/work-from-home arrangements where appropriate, promoting work/life balance.
• Biennial incremental progression until reaching the top of the pay scale.
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support.
• Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities.