At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead play sessions and create engaging learning experiences for children.
- Company: Castlebay Nursery, a nurturing environment focused on child development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, Distant Islands Allowance, and a permanent position.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare and knowledge of early years curriculum required.
The predicted salary is between 25736 - 25736 £ per year.
28 hours per week, term time, Permanent position
£23,819 - £25,736 per annum, inclusive of £1,960 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:
- Organising with the Manager and Nursery Key Workers, daily, weekly and termly play schedules taking into account each child’s developmental stage.
- Making observations, assessments and keeping records of children and play activities to ensure children’s learning and development needs are met.
- Maintaining and updating an accurate attendance register and records of children’s personal details.
- 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 as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children.
Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.
It is vital you read the job description and person specification. In your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
Closing Date: Monday 5 October 2026.
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