At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our early years team to deliver high-quality education and care for young children.
- Company: South Ayrshire Council, dedicated to making a difference in our communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension, wellbeing initiatives, and discounts on major retailers.
- Other info: Temporary position until December 2026 with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while enjoying a supportive work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Degree in early years education or working towards one; passion for child development.
The predicted salary is between 20411 - 22898 £ per year.
Under the direction of the Head Teacher, work as an effective member of the early years team contributing to planning, delivering, and assessing a flexible high-quality education and care service which meets the needs of young people and their families.
Responsibilities:
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About Us:
South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Excellent pension scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
- A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
- Car leasing scheme
- Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
- Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Scotwest Credit Union
Requirements:
This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website.
Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.
Additional Information:
Interviews for this post are scheduled for 04/09/2026. This post is temporary until 22/12/2026. The grade of this post is Level 8. The work style for this post is Frontline worker. This post is appointed at Level 8 for successful candidates who hold the relevant degree qualification. Candidates who are working towards their degree will be considered and will be placed at Level 7 on the scale until they have successfully achieved the degree - the annual salary, adjusted for a term time work pattern, is from £20,411 to £22,898.
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South Ayrshire Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, we offer opportunities for growth while providing high-quality learning and childcare services. Located in the vibrant and historic area of Ayr, our team enjoys a fulfilling work environment that values collaboration and community engagement.
