Senior Early Years Practitioner

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dundee City Council seeks a Lead Practitioner at Rowantree Primary School to oversee early childhood education. This full-time position requires an HNC in Childcare/Education and experience in nursery settings, with responsibilities including management and community collaboration.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in early years education.
• Experience working with parents and implementing suitable learning programmes.
• Willingness to join the PVG Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deputise for the Head of the Nursery.
• Manage service for children and the wider community.
• Support colleagues in developing a flexible childcare service.

Skills

Education

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Education

HNC in Childcare/Education

BA in Early Childhood Studies or relevant advanced qualification

Job description

Location: Rowantree Primary School, Birks Terrace, Dundee, DD4 8EJ

Salary: £37,022 - £40,785 per year (pro rata)

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Job Description

Based in Rowantree Primary, you will work full year, 37 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Wendy Knight at 01382 434982 or email [e-mail].

Requirements

You will have an HNC in Childcare/Education or equivalent and hold, or be willing to work towards and achieve, a BA in Early Childhood Studies or a relevant advanced qualification within an agreed period. You must be eligible for registration as a Lead Practitioner with the Scottish Social Services Council or be willing to achieve this.

Responsibilities

You will assist and, where necessary, deputise for the Head of the Nursery in the organisation and management of the service for the benefit of all children and the wider community.

You will work on your own initiative and as a team member who directly contributes to and supports colleagues in developing a flexible childcare and early education service, appropriate to the needs of young children and their families in the nursery and surrounding communities, within the context of nursery policies and procedures.

The Individual

You will have significant experience in providing education in an early years environment.

You will have experience working with parents and families and implementing suitable learning programmes for children.

You should be enthusiastic, committed, flexible, and understanding of confidentiality.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check prior to a formal offer of employment by Dundee City Council.