At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a creative team in nurturing young minds at our vibrant nursery.
- Company: Join East Calder Primary School, a supportive and community-focused environment.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, professional development, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Be part of a dedicated team with strong community ties and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of children while growing your leadership skills in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Passion for early years education and willingness to register with SSSC.
The predicted salary is between 25585 - 31271 £ per year.
Job Advert 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services.
These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities.
Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.
East Calder Primary School is a non-denominational school serving the village of East Calder and the surrounding community.
The school sits within the West Calder High School cluster.
At present, the total school roll is 370 pupils including a nursery provision for up to 74 children in the morning/afternoon and full day sessions.
There is a growing school role due to the number of new houses in the area.
The school works very closely with the West Calder High School cluster schools.
There are well developed and mutually successful and supportive partnership links with local community groups and businesses, The school and ELC have earned a very good reputation within the community and are both very well supported by the parent council and the wider parent forum.
We are seeking an enthusatic Early Years Officer to lead the team in the nursery which is open 50 weeks a year and staff work flexibly on a rota across the opening hours.
At East Calder Primary, you will become part of a hardworking and committed staff team.
You will have opportunities to be creative and imaginative in your approach to leadership and management.
You will work in close partnership with the Depute Head Teacher and Area Support Manager in strategic planning and management of the nursery.
This position requires registration with the SSSC.
The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC.
SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date.
If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007.
From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council For further information please contact Lynsey Mann, ELC Area Manager e-mail: lynsay. mann@westlothian. org. uk
Early Years Officer, East Calder Primary School, 507.41 - WEL10641 employer: West Lothian Council
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