At a Glance
- Tasks: Support high-quality early years services for children and families through Gaelic.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Meadowburn Gaelic Medium Early Years Centre.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, term-time work, and a friendly environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and inclusive setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while using your Gaelic skills.
- Qualifications: Relevant childcare qualification and excellent communication skills in Gaelic.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Please note that salary will be pro-rated for part-time and term-time hours. 30-hour post – 9 am -3 pm (Term time).
You will be required to work as part of a senior management team that supports the development of high-quality early years services for children and families through the medium of Gaelic. You will work together with the Head teacher and link with the mainstream early years centre and Depute Head of centre to support and guide the team to provide children with a range of appropriate experiences and learning opportunities suitable for their age and stage of development within the context of local and national curriculum guidance and care standards.
You will support the creation of a safe, caring, stimulating and inclusive environment for parents and families. You will be enthusiastic and articulate with excellent written and verbal communication skills in Gaelic. A sound knowledge of the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality is essential. You must possess a relevant child care qualification as defined in the role profile.
The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria. Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment. Successful candidates who withdraw their application after the check process has started will be invoiced for the cost of the check.
Charter of Commitment: The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows: Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner. Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability. The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form. We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol. We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.
Senior Early Years Worker - Meadowburn Gaelic Medium Early Years Centre - EAD09697 employer: East Dunbartonshire Council
East Dunbartonshire Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for those passionate about early years education through the medium of Gaelic. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have opportunities to grow within a dedicated team that prioritises high-quality services for children and families. Located in a vibrant community, the council fosters a culture of collaboration and respect, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
East Dunbartonshire Council Recruitment Team
