Principal Early Childhood Educator - Killin Nursery School - STR07909

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

Job summary

Stirling Council is seeking a Principal Early Childhood Educator to lead and manage early learning services at Killin Primary School. The role includes supporting family learning, curriculum planning, and managing a high-quality early education service. Ideal candidates will have significant leadership experience, a relevant qualification, and a commitment to inclusive education.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Sick pay benefits

Carers Leave and Paid Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education and team support is essential.
• Must be registered as a Manager with SSSC within 3 months.
• Candidates must demonstrate skills and attributes suitable for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support curriculum planning and development.
• Manage implementation of tailored learning programmes for children.
• Inspire and motivate colleagues in developing practice.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SCQF Level 9 qualification

Job description

Job Description

The successful candidate will be highly qualified with expertise in early childhood learning and development. As a Principal Early Childhood Educator, your main purpose and objectives are to lead with and deputise for the Head of Killin Primary School in the management of the service. We are looking for someone who is able to enthusiastically lead and support family learning across the nursery. You will take a lead role in the management, planning, and implementation of a flexible, high-quality early learning and childcare service that meets the needs of young children and their families in the nursery and the wider community.

We seek a Principal Early Childhood Educator who can confidently lead and support collegiate 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 tailored to individual children's needs, 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 employment commencement).

Applicants should explicitly 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 rotating 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 your application progresses after the interview, you will be asked to complete the necessary forms and verification.

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

The Individual

The 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 arrangements, including hybrid office/home working where the role permits. This provides a good balance of work/life balance, with the opportunity to work from home part of the week and collaborate in the office 2-3 days.
• Biennial incremental progression until the top of the payscale is reached.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For details, visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/.
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay, dependent on length of service.
• Carers Leave, Paid Paternity Leave (up to 4 weeks), Access to Health & Wellbeing support, and ongoing Learning & Development opportunities.
• Additional schemes including Cycle to Work, Lift Share, Car Lease, and Technology Benefit Schemes.