Job Description
Contribute as part of a management team to the provision of quality early learning and childcare for the benefit of children, families, and the wider community in compliance with national and local authority guidance and the statutes relating to the provision of early learning and childcare. Support the better integration of universal services within a specified locality in accordance with GIRFEC, national standards, and guidelines to assist with the promotion, delivery, and integration of the key objectives identified within the Education Service Plan, the Children and Young People's Services Plan, and the Community Plan.
Requirements
The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work or, if already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council.
Please note: PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, relevant to the post, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.
Responsibilities
We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks, namely Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment. During your application process, you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one from your current or most recent employer. The reference from your current or most recent employer must be from an appropriate senior manager and not a former peer operating at the same level.
The Individual
This is a temporary full-time post based within Netherthird Early Childhood Centre, Cumnock. The hours of work are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a varied work pattern. This temporary post is up until 5th November 2025. The full-time salary ranges from £36,455 to £39,985 per annum.
If you require further information, please contact Emma Murdoch at emma.murdoch@eastayrshire.gov.uk.
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