Senior Early Learning & Childcare Practitioner, Kilmaurs Early Childhood Centre

East Ayrshire Council; Kilmaurs; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking a part-time temporary worker at Kilmaurs Early Childhood Centre. The position involves supporting quality early learning and childcare, engaging with families and the community, while complying with necessary regulations. Applicants must be willing to join the PVG Scheme and have experience in early childhood education.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Support for underrepresented groups

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the PVG Scheme for working with vulnerable groups.
• Experience in early years education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality early learning and childcare in compliance with relevant guidance.
• Support integration of services within the community.
• Follow 'Safer Recruitment' protocols and provide appropriate references.

Skills

Early childhood education

Compliance with national guidelines

Team collaboration

Job description

Location: Kilmaurs Early Childhood Centre, Sunnyside, Kilmaurs, KA3 2RY

Salary: £36,455 - £39,985 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Job Description

Contribute as part of a management team to provide quality early learning and childcare for children, families, and the community, in compliance with national and local guidance, statutes, and standards such as GIRFEC. Support integration of universal services within a locality, aligning with the Education Service Plan, Children and Young People’s Services Plan, and Community Plan.

Requirements

This role involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants must become a PVG Scheme member or update their record before employment begins. PVG records are regularly updated, and disclosures will be discussed with applicants prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Follow national 'Safer Recruitment' guidance, including providing at least two relevant references, one from your current or most recent employer, with the latter being from a senior manager. Ensure the email [e-mail] is added to your safe sender list to receive application communications.

The Individual

This is a temporary, part-time, term-time position at Kilmaurs Early Childhood Centre. The hours are 17.5 per week, directed by the line manager, until 22 October 2026.

The full-time equivalent salary is £36,455 - £39,985 annually, with a prorated salary of £15,633 - £17,147 for the part-time, term-time schedule.

Previous applicants need not reapply. For more information, contact Jackie McClung at [e-mail].

East Ayrshire Council promotes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled persons, and LGBT individuals. The council is a Disability Confident employer and a 'Recruit with Conviction' ambassador.