At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in managing a nursery and support children's development.
- Company: Acredyke Nursery, a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, generous leave, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children in Glasgow.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in childhood practice or social services required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Position: Child Development Team Leader (52 weeks)
Annual Salary: £37,590.25 - £43,771.71 per annum
About the Role: In this role you will support with the day-to-day management of the nursery and support the effective delivery of the service. You will contribute to supporting the curriculum in the setting and develop programmes to ensure the needs of the service users are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the management of an Early Years establishment.
- Delivering an inclusive and diverse Early Years service that protects and cares for children.
- Support others in understanding children and childhood.
- Support the appropriate and effective delivery of curricula.
- Develop, implement, monitor and review plans and programmes to ensure the needs of all service users are being met.
What We Seek:
- Ability to manage additional responsibilities.
- Demonstrates leadership qualities.
- Experience in the development and implementation of plans and programmes for service users.
- Demonstrates a broad and balanced knowledge and understanding of children and childhoods.
- Relevant qualification.
What We Offer:
- Annual Salary of £37,590.25 - £43,771.71 per annum.
- 35 hours per week to be worked flexibly on a rota basis between 8.00am and 6.00pm.
- 26 days paid annual leave, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service.
- Plus 12.5 days paid public holidays each year.
- Local Government Pension scheme including Life insurance.
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A chance to make a real impact in the lives of children living in Glasgow.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment along with SSSC Registration. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks. These posts are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).
HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7 (formerly Early Education and Childcare); or SVQ Social Services – Children and Young People Level 7; or NNEB or equivalent qualification that meets the requirements for SSSC registration at practitioner level.
If you would like a confidential conversation about the roles on offer, please contact the Head of Nursery to discuss.
Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.
Child Development Officer Team Leader (52 weeks) - Acredyke Nursery - GLA15536 employer: Glasgow
As a Child Development Officer Team Leader at Acredyke Nursery, you will join a collaborative and supportive work environment dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children in Glasgow. With a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth, this role offers a fulfilling career path in early years education. The nursery prioritises inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that you can contribute to a nurturing atmosphere while developing your leadership skills.
