At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and nurture young children in a vibrant primary school environment.
- Company: Midlothian Council, dedicated to transforming local services for the community.
- Benefits: Fixed-term contract until June 2027 with competitive salary and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Guaranteed interview for eligible candidates from specific backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience in early years education.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in childcare or early years education required.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 25000 £ per year.
SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF 7 or equivalents that meet the requirements for SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration e.g. SVQ 3 Child Care and Education, SVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education, SVQ Children's Care Learning and Development SCQF 7, HNC Childcare and Education, HNC Working with Children in Early Years, HNC Early Education and Childcare (at SCQF level 7).
Contract Status: Fixed Term until 29th June 2027.
Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email the Recruitment Team at recruitment@midlothian.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
