Senior Early Years Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Bonnyrigg, United Kingdom Midlothian Council Full time
Job Vacancy

You must have experience in a Childcare environment and hold a practitioner level
qualification (e.g. SVQ3 in Childcare & Early Years Education or an HNC in Childcare and
Education, or equivalent) that meets the requirements for SSSC (Scottish Social Services
Council) registration. Qualifications which were previously recognised for SNNEB/NNEB
registration may be acceptable.

Jobholders must also hold the Level 2 Child Protection and Risk Assessment and Process Training; the Elementary Food Hygiene and First Aid for Childcare Certificate.

It is essential that candidates have proven leadership qualities combined with good
communication, organisational, motivational, and interpersonal skills. Evidence of good team
working and collaboration skills is required along with a flexible and responsive approach, self-motivation, the ability to work under pressure as well as the capability to take on additional responsibilities as and when required. Evidence of embracing innovative and creative practice is also an essential requirement to be considered for this role. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion and flair for working with young children and families as well as a commitment to equality and social inclusion. Good experience of developing self-reflection and evaluative skills is also required. Candidates must have experience of the development and implementation of service plans and programmes and be able to demonstrate experience of participation in local networking and working groups.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of young children's
learning and development, local and national policy, research, legislation and documentation. Candidates are required to show a good understanding of the nature of quality ELC as defined by current guidelines and legislation.

Desirable

BA in Childhood Practices

Froebel qualification

It is desirable that candidates have experience of supporting children with ASN, a knowledge of positive behaviour strategies, and experience of using a family learning approach to support children and families.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 26th May 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - W/B 3rd June 2024

Job Advert

Position Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Bonnyrigg Primary School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hour per week

Weeks per year: 39

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 39 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £31,312.81 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk o contact  a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.



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