Senior Early Childhood Practitioner, Errol Primary School - PKC12920

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Job summary

A local government organization in Errol is looking for a Senior Early Childhood Practitioner. This permanent role at Errol Primary School involves supporting a team to provide high-quality early learning experiences. You will need relevant qualifications and experience in nursery education. The position promotes positive work-life balance and includes generous leave and benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Public holidays

Pension scheme

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Must have experience in nursery education and as a lead practitioner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commits to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate a small team.
• Ensure high quality learning experiences for children.
• Assist in the organization and management of the nursery.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Childcare experience

Education

SNNB/HNC/SVQ 3 in Childcare/Education or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Senior Early Childhood Practitioner - PKC12920
£33,261 - £36,508
Errol Primary School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Early Childhood Practitioner based at Errol Primary School Nursery. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to progress in Early Learning and Childcare.

Errol Primary School and Nursery serves the vibrant community of Errol village and its surrounding areas, known for their rich farmland and natural beauty. Everyone working at Errol Primary School and Nursery work together to create a welcoming, happy and inclusive environment where all children are valued. We pride ourselves on our attractive nursery setting, which also offers lots of outdoor space in our own nursery garden.

The successful candidate will be contracted to work 36 hours over 45 weeks of the year. The post is permanent, with Perth and Kinross Council, and based at Errol Primary School.

Candidates will be responsible for supporting and motivating a small team, ensuring children have access to high quality learning experiences which are responsive to children's needs and interests.

45 week settings are closed 2 weeks at Christmas and remain open the 1st week of October, 1st week of Easter, and the first 3 weeks of the summer (and for some public and occasional holidays). SECPs working in 45 week settings may be required to work alternating shift patterns to meet the needs of the settings operational hours, and in agreement with their line manager.

You will assist in the organisation and management of the service for the benefit of all children, families and the wider community.

The Senior ECP role directly contributes and supports colleagues in the development of a flexible childcare and early education service, which is appropriate to the needs of young children and their families. Pertinent to this role, is working in partnership with the surrounding community, within the context of both local authority and nursery policies and procedures.

Requirements

You must be able to work on your own initiative and as well as an effective team member.

You will be able to think 'on your feet' and enjoy a varied role taking a lead in the organisation and management of a happy, busy, nursery, putting children's needs first.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues alike.

As a Senior ECP, you will have a wide range of experience in nursery education and be ready to act as lead practitioner to support learners and staff in a manner that brings out the best in all.

You must have SNNB/HNC/SVQ 3 in Childcare/Education or equivalent and be able to evidence additional studies e.g. PDA or modules from a relevant degree and have a commitment to work towards a qualification to allow registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Lead Practitioner i.e. BA Childhood Practice within SSSC timescales.

You must also have previous experience of working as an Early Childhood Practitioner in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months.

The Individual

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Linda Reid at [e-mail] to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.