At a Glance
- Tasks: Promote nurturing relationships and implement high-quality early learning for children.
- Company: Join a supportive nursery team dedicated to child development.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, flexible working, and health support.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent work-life balance and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in early childhood education and willingness to pursue a level 9 qualification.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Killearn Nursery Class have an exciting vacancy to become part of our nursery team. We are looking for a Senior Early Childhood Educator, who will promote nurturing relationships and care towards our children. The successful candidate will have the necessary skills to effectively work in partnership with our staff team, children, families and local community.
They will plan and implement relevant, flexible high quality early learning and childcare. They will inspire, motivate, support and challenge colleagues in the development of their own professional development and practice. They will support the implementation of suitable programmes of learning which meet the needs of the individual child in line with Local and National Guidance and have knowledge of curriculum frameworks.
They will hold or be willing to work towards a relevant level 9 practice qualification, for example, BA Childhood Practice. The successful candidate will have relevant experience of working in early learning and childcare settings and will be able to demonstrate the required skills and competencies of the role.
As a Senior Early Childhood Educator they will support the delivery, management, planning and implementing of a flexible, high quality service appropriate to the needs of children and families in our nursery and wider community. Applicants should be explicit in detailing the required skills, experience and attributes that you are able to bring to this post.
You will be registered as a Manager with the SSSC prior to appointment, or within 6 months of your appointment. This is a part time (14hrs), permanent post, the applicant must be able to work between the hours of 8.00am-6.00pm. The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
The Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) pro-rated for part time roles.
- Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows.
- Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service.
- Carers Leave.
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave.
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support.
- Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Lift share Scheme.
- Car Lease Scheme.
- Technology Benefit Scheme.
Senior Early Childhood Educator - Killearn Nursery School 102159 - 475925 in Glasgow employer: Stirling Council
Killearn Nursery School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a strong commitment to work-life balance, our flexible working arrangements and generous leave policies ensure that educators can thrive both personally and professionally. We foster a collaborative and supportive work culture, providing ongoing learning opportunities and access to health and wellbeing resources, making it a rewarding place to develop your career in early childhood education.
