Senior Early Childhood Educator - Drymen Nursery - STR07787

Stirling Council; Drymen; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Drymen Nursery is seeking a passionate Senior Early Childhood Educator to lead a dynamic team, focusing on high-quality childcare services. The role involves inspiring colleagues, planning engaging learning opportunities, and ensuring adherence to local and national guidance. This full-time position offers varied responsibilities and substantial benefits, including annual leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working options

Biennial incremental progression

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 6 months full sick pay

Carers Leave

Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave

Access to Health & Wellbeing support

Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lift share Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Technology Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in early learning and childcare.
• Registration with the SSSC prior to appointment or within 3 months.
• Member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership, planning, and implementation of high-quality service.
• Inspire and motivate colleagues in developing their practice.
• Implement suitable learning opportunities tailored to individual children's needs.

Skills

Early Learning

Childcare

Leadership

Motivational Skills

Education

Level 9 practice qualification (e.g. B.A. in Childhood Practice)

Job description

Job Description

Drymen Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Early Childhood Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in early learning and childcare and demonstrate the skills and qualities necessary for the role.

As a Senior Early Childhood Educator, you will support the leadership, planning, and implementation of a flexible, high-quality service that meets the needs of children and families within the nursery and the wider community. You will inspire, motivate, support, and challenge colleagues in developing their practice. You will also support the implementation of suitable learning opportunities tailored to individual children's needs, in line with Local and National Guidance. Candidates should hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant Level 9 practice qualification, such as a B.A. in Childhood Practice.

Applicants should share their skills and experience relevant to the role. To meet employment conditions, you must be registered as a manager with the SSSC prior to appointment or within 3 months of starting. This is a full-time position, requiring availability between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm on a rotating shift basis.

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

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.

Additional Salary Information

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years of continuous service)
• Flexible working options, including hybrid office and home arrangements, where role permits. We support flexible working to help balance your career and personal life.
• Biennial incremental progression up to the top of the pay scale
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. More info at https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay, depending on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme