Senior Early Years Practitioner - Quarryhill School - ABC12154

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council seeks a dedicated professional to join their early learning and childcare team. The role involves planning and delivering high-quality services for children and families, ensuring their wellbeing and development. Applicants must have a relevant qualification and be able to effectively communicate and assess children's needs. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Disability Confident Employer

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold SCQF level 9 qualification or equivalent.
• Registration with SSSC required.

Responsibilities

• Manage tasks for early learning and childcare service.
• Support Early Years Practitioner and staff in service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Assessment

Education

SCQF level 9 qualification

BA Childhood Practice

Job description

Job Purpose

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location:

Quarryhill School, Aberdeen

Duration:

Fixed Term, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above, currently £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

Job Purpose/About The Role

To work as part of the early learning and childcare team to take responsibility for the delegated organisation and management tasks required to plan and deliver the early learning and childcare service for children and their families.

To support the Early Years Practitioner, Pupil Support staff, Support Workers, and students, to deliver a flexible, high-quality early learning and childcare service in order to meet the individual needs of children and their families, ensuring their wellbeing and improving outcomes for children and their families using the service.

The Post Holder Needs To Hold As a Minimum

• SCQF level 9 qualification, BA Childhood Practice or equivalent, or experience in undertaking delegated duties and be willing to work toward the SCQF level 9 or equivalent
• Registration with or eligibility to register with SSSC
• PVG Membership for Regulated work with Children or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made

The Postholder Is Able To Demonstrate

• Ability to relate to children, parents, carers, and other professional colleagues
• Ability to assess children’s development and to plan to extend their learning in a way that motivates children
• Ability to communicate effectively, including non-verbal, verbal, and written forms of communication
• A good observer and listener

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organization, allowing many employees to choose a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organization.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment for the selection process, or would like further information, please contact [e-mail].

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For questions about jobs and our application/selection process, or our employee support provisions, contact [e-mail].

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have guaranteed interview schemes for applicants who meet the minimum criteria and are:

• Have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Looked after young people, in continuing care, or care leavers up to age 29
• Aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have attended an Aberdeen City Council school, applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (excluding Trades apprenticeships)
• Completed a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and applying for relevant apprenticeships
• New Scots aged 16-24 applying for apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK depends on legal status, and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs