Relief Early Years Practitioner - ORK09195

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking Relief Early Years Practitioners to join their supply list. The role involves delivering high-quality care and educational support for young children. Candidates must have relevant childcare qualifications, including HNC in Childhood Practice or equivalent, and recent experience with young children. Successful applicants will need to register with the SSSC and may be required to travel between various locations within Orkney. The hourly rate is £16.00 / £16.71, including Distant Islands Allowance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years volunteering experience involving children.
• Ability to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner within 3 years.
• Required to work effectively in early learning and child care settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education to young children.
• Travel to various work locations as needed.
• Provide flexible support based on service needs.

Skills

Childcare qualification

Experience working with young children

Literacy and numeracy

Registration with SSSC

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice

SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services

Job description

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING

Various Schools / Educational Establishments

Relief Early Years Practitioner

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£16.00 / £16.71 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Suitable candidates with a relevant childcare qualification are sought to join our supply list. You should have recent experience of working with young children in a structured context.

If called upon on a supply basis, you would be involved in delivering a flexible, high quality care and education-centred service that meets the needs of young children and their families.

To be appointed at Grade E:

You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy and a minimum of 2 years work of volunteering experience involving children. You are also required to achieve an HNC in Childhood Practice, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up post.

To be appointed at Grade F:

You are required to achieve an HNC in Childhood Practice, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up post. You are also required to have at least one years' experience of working with young children in a dedicated early learning and child care setting (this may be in a training or student role).

For both Grade E and Grade F, you should also be registered with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children, or where new to employment as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children, register within 6 months of taking up post.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirement of the Service.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Catherine Diamond, Principal Teacher (Early Years) telephone [phone] ext 3220 or email catherine.diamond@

The recruitment for this post is on-going

Please note interview expenses are not payable for this post.