Early Years Officer – Heriot Primary School – SBO10047 Full Time

Grade: 7C

Hours: 35

Hourly Rate: £18.77- £20.56

Salary: £29,590.29 –  £32,412.05 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Role Purpose

An exciting opportunity to be part of the development of a new Early Learning and Childcare setting, this permanent post will involve working as part of a composite Early Level Class for the first academic session.

The Early Years Officer will, under the direction of the head teacher, and with input from the central Early Years Team, lead other staff in the Nursery and work as part of a wider team, including school staff and early learning and childcare teachers to lead the planning and delivery of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) in the school Nursery setting.

Essential

At least one of the following qualifications:

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HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education

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SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7

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SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development

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In addition candidates will be required to have at least one of the following:

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PDA 8 Childhood Practice or PDA 8 Early Education and Childcare

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SVQ4 Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 9

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SVQ4 Children’s Care, Learning and Development

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All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to hold full registration with GTCS, or be able to obtain full registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment.

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Informal enquiries may be made to Claire Crawford at Claire.Crawford@scotborders.gov.uk.

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Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

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Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

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