Job Description
This is a term time post and the salary will be pro rata to the number of hours worked.
West Dunbartonshire Council is looking to recruit a Lead Early Learning & Childcare Officer for Carleith PS Early Learning & Childcare Centre to support the delivery of high quality early learning and childcare within West Dunbartonshire Council.
The main duties of the post are: to contribute to the provision of a safe, caring and stimulating nursery environment for all children; to contribute and implement a relevant curriculum in line with national and local guidance; to plan, record, implement and evaluate suitable programmes of activities; to maintain and record children’s assessment progress and to promote parental participation.
It is essential you have relevant supervisory experience in working with pre-five children in a relevant setting in curriculum planning and delivering a curriculum as well as a commitment to developing parental involvement. You must have sound knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence (Early Level) and Pre-Birth to Three Guidance likewise able to demonstrate a clear understanding of child development. Education Services are committed to the care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment. You should be flexible in your approach and have the ability to adapt to change.
It is essential that you hold a BA in Childhood Practice (or equivalent) and be registered with SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) or gain this within 3 months of appointment.