At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a fun and safe nursery environment while planning engaging activities for children.
- Company: Join Renfrewshire Council, a supportive team dedicated to early childhood education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a difference in children's lives.
- Other info: Temporary position with potential for career advancement and fulfilling work.
- Why this job: Shape young minds and contribute to their growth in a nurturing setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare and a relevant qualification like HNC in Childhood Practice.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
- Advert
- Early Learning & Childcare Officer (Temporary)
Renfrewshire Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Early Learning and Childcare Officer.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the provision of a safe, caring and stimulating nursery environment for all children.
- Contribute and implement a relevant curriculum in line with national and local guidance.
- Plan, record, implement and evaluate suitable programmes of activities.
- Maintain and record children’s assessment progress and promote parental participation.
Qualifications
- Experience of working or training in an early learning and childcare setting.
- Awareness of assessment and documentation of children’s learning in line with national and local guidance.
- Ability to plan and deliver a relevant and inclusive curriculum.
- Knowledge of child development and ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Hold a relevant practice qualification in early learning and childcare such as HNC in Childhood practice at SCQF level 7, SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 or equivalent.
- Successful applications must meet the registration requirements of SSSC as Practitioner of Day Care of Children Service within the designated timeline.
It is a temporary post, subject to business needs and funding for 8 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is earliest.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post.
If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit .
- Please note that interviews will take place on the 27th of July 2026
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We think you need these skills to ace Early Learning & Childcare Officer in Forfar
Child Development Knowledge
Curriculum Planning
Assessment and Documentation Skills
Parental Engagement
Activity Planning and Evaluation
Flexibility in Service Delivery
Early Learning and Childcare Qualification
