Location: Sgoil nan Loch Cameron Terrace Leurbost Isle of Lewis, HS2 9PE
Salary: £29,307 - £31,657 per year pro rata
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 18.75 hours per week
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Play Leader (8899), English, Qualified, Sgoil Araich nan Loch
18.75 hours per week, term time, fixed term to 16 April 2026
£14,851 - £16,042 per annum, inclusive of £1,252 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
The post holder will plan a curriculum which supports and guides children’s all-round learning and development. You will plan and organise the play session taking into account the needs of every child. You will provide cover for the Manager as and when required.
Duties will include:
1. Organising with the Manager and Nursery Key Workers, daily, weekly and termly play schedules taking into account each child’s developmental stage;
2. Making observations, assessments and keeping records of children and play activities to ensure children’s learning and development needs are met;
3. Maintaining and updating an accurate attendance register and records of children’s personal details;
4. Overseeing the safe collection of children at the end of the day by an authorised adult.
It is essential you have knowledge and understanding of the Curriculum for Excellence, Pre-birth to Three, Building the Ambition, How Good is Our Early Learning & Childcare and the National Care Standards. You must have proven childcare experience working with young children and their families in an early years setting and a qualification that meets the Scottish Social Services Council’s requirements for Practitioners. You must have the ability to plan and implement a curriculum through short, medium and long term planning.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.
Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
Closing Date: Monday 3 March 2025
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