Senior Early Years Leader, Forest Kindergarten (Fixed)

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Senior Early Years Officer to manage and lead staff within the forest kindergarten setting in Edinburgh. The role is fixed term until December 2027 and offers a pro-rata salary for the sessional arrangement, with a 36-hour week across 39 weeks.

The successful candidate will demonstrate proven experience in people leadership and a commitment to early years education, health and safety, and inclusive practice, supporting children and families in a

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of leading a team and managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the running of forest kindergarten and uphold safety standards.
• Lead and manage staff to deliver high-quality early years provision.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff management

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Senior Early Years Officer to manage and lead staff within the forest kindergarten setting in Edinburgh. The role is fixed term until December 2027 and offers a pro-rata salary for the sessional arrangement, with a 36-hour week across 39 weeks.

The successful candidate will demonstrate proven experience in people leadership and a commitment to early years education, health and safety, and inclusive practice, supporting children and families in a