Based in the ELC setting at Muirfield Primary School, 5 School Road, Arbroath. (In this workstyle most of your time is spent undertaking the direct delivery of front-line services work. Angus Council currently operates the following models in their early learning and childcare settings: ELC Model 1 – children’s funded entitlement is 190 set days at 6 hours per day ELC Model 2 – children’s funded entitlement is 152 set days at 7½ hours per day ELC Model 3 – children’s funded entitlement is 228 set days at 5 hours per day You will also have weekly planning and preparation time, and agreed collegiate time, in addition to the “child contact” hours outlined above. ELC model 1 and 2 settings are open over term-time. ELC Model 3 is different as these settings are open for more hours every day and are only closed to children for two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, three weeks in July/August and a further three public holidays and five in-service days. This also means staff can use their annual leave and non-working time in a different way to staff working term-time. Working 36.25 hours per week, you will work 195 days per year, Monday to Friday, term-time working. You will work closely with the head teacher/manager to oversee and contribute to planning and implementing the curricular programme. You will support the early years practitioner(s) to plan, assess and record information on individual's progress in accordance with relevant policies. You will be expected to liaise with the early years manager and head teacher/manager to ensure educational experiences are provided and that care needs are met. Membership of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or commitment to gain registration with the SSSC in accordance with their requirements is essential. In addition, please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website for more information about working for Angus Council. Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.
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Early Years & Senior Early Years Practitioner in Angus, Arbroath employer: Angus Council
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