ELC Area Support Manager, Blackburn Area, 508.83 - INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY - WEL10786 in Livingston

Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us).

Secondment opportunities must be discussed with your current line manager prior to submitting an application for this post.

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15 August 2027.

The role Early Learning and Childcare Area Support Manager (ELCASM) provides support to Headteachers to manage ELC settings across the year. 50-week ELC settings offer placements between 7.45am and 6.15pm Monday - Thursday, and Friday mornings.

The post of ELC Area Support Manager is a key post within the school management structure and is line managed by Headteacher. The postholder will have responsibility across a number of settings in the Blackburn area (which can change), supporting other settings to cover colleague’s leave.

In consultation with the Headteachers, Strategic Resource Manager, the Quality Improvement Officer for Early Years and EY Development Officers, the ELC Area Support Manager will take a lead role for:

• Management of staff including covering staff absence when required
• Recruitment and selection
• Organising and delivering high-quality training and supporting ELC CPL at all levels
• Promoting high-quality learning experiences for all children within the ELC setting
• Ensure effective partnership working with all stakeholders
• Taking a lead role and participating in Quality Improvement activities as delegated by Headteachers, working in partnership with Care Inspectorate
• Taking responsibility for ensuring all ELC settings comply with WLC Policies and procedures including Health and Safety, Complaints, Child Protection

The post holder must be working towards the BA degree in childcare, GTCs registration or equivalent and be able to demonstrate breadth and depth of experience in an early year’s educational establishment. The postholder must be eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a manager and will be subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

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.

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.

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 Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.

For further information please contact Donna Adam, Strategic Resource Manager e-mail: donna.adam@westlothian.gov.uk