Early Years Officer - Philiphaugh Community School - SBO10000 in Selkirk

Grade: 7C

Hours: 35

Hourly Rate: £18.77- £20.56

Salary: £29,590.29 - £32,412.05 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Interviews will be held week commencing 1st June 2026.

Role Purpose

The Early Years Officer will, under the direction of the head teacher, and with input from the central Early Years Improvement Team lead other staff in the Nursery and work as part of a wider team, including school staff and early learning and childcare teachers to lead the planning and delivery of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) in the school Nursery settings.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• To fulfil the role of an Early Years Officer as a senior member of the team in partnership with other members of staff in the nursery.
• To lead and be responsible for the nursery team mentoring and supporting all staff.
• Leading the team set and record targets for children.
• Support the Nursery team to carry out observations for the purpose of assessing and recording children progress.
• Work with Primary 1 staff throughout the year and as part of the transition process for children.
• To undertake first aid training to be able to deal with and take responsibility in an emergency.
• To be responsible for maintaining resources.
• To keep up to date with early years developments and initiatives and participate in continuing professional development in line with Scottish Borders Council policy and procedures.

The Early Years Officer will assume responsibility for:

• The overview of the nursery class.
• Implementation of the daily plan with regard to the resources, staff roles and children’s learning experiences etc.
• The communication of information between staff and the Headteacher where appropriate.
• The day to day continuity of the nursery class including liaison with parents/carers and others as appropriate.
• Dealing with incidents in line with national guidelines, Scottish Borders Council and school policy.

This profile is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the post. It is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may be required by the Service Director to meet the needs and responsibility of the Service and the Council.

Essential

• HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare and Education
• SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7
• SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development
• SNNEB/NNEB

In addition candidates will be required to have at least one of the following:

• BA Childhood Practice
• PDA 8 or 9 in Childhood Practice/Early Education and Childcare
• SVQ4 Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 9
• SVQ4 Children’s Care, Learning and Development

All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Becca Mackenzie by telephone on 01750 21774 or by email at becca.mackenzie@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.