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Highland Council; Lairg; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Highland Council is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for Durness Primary School, Lairg. This part-time role covers 23.50 hours per week, with pay typically placed at the first point of the scale. The post involves delivering a flexible, high-quality early learning and childcare service to meet the needs of young children and their families.

Qualified applicants (HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3) are preferred. Unqualified workers may work toward the above awards.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants should hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education (e.g. HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3).
• Unqualified workers may work towards one of the above awards within an agreed timescale.
• SSSC registration is required or to be applied for on taking up the post.
• This position requires PVG scheme considerations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a flexible, high quality early learning and childcare service.
• Work effectively as part of the team to meet the needs of young children and families.
• Be prepared to obtain PVG clearance and register with the SSSC as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Relevant childcare qualification (HNC/NNEB/SVQ3) or equivalent

Job description

Early Years Practitioner (23.50 hpw) Durness Primary School, Lairg - HGH21003

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

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Contact Person: John Naples-Campbell Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose: To work as an effective member of a team, delivering a flexible,

high quality, early learning and child care service that meets the

needs of young children and their families.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applicants from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Those employed as Early Years Practitioner- qualified should hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education. (For example HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3) and will be paid on grade HC0535.

Unqualified workers employed as Early Years Practitioner- unqualified will be required to work towards one of the above awards within an agreed timescale and will be paid on grade HC0435.

The Early Years Practitioner is required to hold a relevant Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration or agree to apply to SSSC to register as a practitioner. On taking up the post, the Early Years Practitioner should register with the SSSC.

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.

You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.