Senior Early Years Practitioner - DEE05992

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland seeks a dedicated individual for a full-time position at Craigowl Primary. The role involves supporting the Head of Nursery and contributing to the development of early education services tailored to children's needs. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in childcare, along with a commitment to working with families. This is a regulated position, requiring adherence to safeguarding protocols.

Qualifications

• Significant working experience in early years education.
• Experience working with parents and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deputise for the Head of the Nursery.
• Support colleagues in developing flexible childcare services.

Skills

Childcare

Education

Teamwork

Education

HNC in Childcare/Education

BA in Early Childhood Studies

Job description

Job Description

Based in Craigowl Primary, you will work full time, 37 hours, on a term time basis only. 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, which is appropriate to the needs of young children and their families in the nursery and its surrounding communities, within the context of nursery policies and procedures.

The Individual

You will have significant working experience in the provision of education in an early years environment. You will have experience working with parents and families and implementing suitable programmes of learning experiences 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 a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment by Dundee City Council.