Apprentice Early Years Officer

3 weeks ago


Fife, United Kingdom Fife Council Full time

**Proposed Interview Date: 4 - 6 June 2024**

**Closing Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024**

**Contract Type: Temporary until 14 August 2026**

**Salary: FC6 £28,251 - 50% of salary in year one rising to 80% of salary in year two pro-rata.**

**Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year**

**Location: Within Fife**

**Supporting Statement**

**Purpose and Values of Education Directorate**

The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.

**Job Details**

Are you looking to change career, then this may be the opportunity for you.

An apprenticeship is a work-based training programme that leads to an industry approved qualification. The training will be both on and off-the-job, which means apprentices learn the right mix of skills, abilities and knowledge.

You will work alongside Early Years Officers under the leadership of the nursery management team supporting children within a nursery environment, supporting the effective learning and teaching environment through inclusive practice.

You will contribute to the creation of a positive primary ethos, developing children’s self-esteem and personal identity in a climate of trust and praise. You will work with parents and carers, and with other agencies, to promote the welfare and development of every child.

As part of this job role the post holder will work towards achieving key milestones to gain a SVQ Level 3 in Social Services Children and Young People.

**These apprenticeships are open to anyone of any age or work background.**

A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants.

**Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements**

3 Nat 5s / 3 Standard Grades at 1-3 / 3 O’Grades A-C / 3 Intermediate 2s / Core Skills at SCQF level 5, to including English and Maths/Arithmetic; or

SVQ 2 Social Services Children & Young People/CCLD; or

NC Early Education and Childcare Group Award; or

Previous experience can be considered as equivalent see SCQF Framework

**Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme Membership through Disclosure Scotland.**

Workers new to role must gain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within six months of start date in this role and maintain registration throughout the period of employment.

These will both be paid for as part of the recruitment process while in the programme.

**Further Information**
- **Role Profile - **When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
- **How We Work Matters - **Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
- **Employee Benefits - **Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
- **Directorate Information - **Council Department information



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