Lead Early Years Development Officer

7 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom City of Edinburgh Council Full time

Company Overview

The City of Edinburgh Council is a progressive and dynamic organization dedicated to delivering exceptional services to the community. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in our city.

Salary

We offer a competitive salary range of £36,312 - £42,717 per annum, which reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Early Years Officer to join our team at Tynecastle Nursery. The successful candidate will be required to work shift patterns within the setting, between the hours of 0745hrs and 1800hrs, Monday - Friday, with some late shifts on rotation, within each month.

Tynecastle Nursery is a beautiful and purpose-built space located within Tynecastle Stadium. Our nursery benefits from a rich social and cultural mix of families and its diversity is one of its main strengths. A highly skilled, dynamic, and motivated staff team support the children and families. The nursery is registered for 55 children aged 2-5 years.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need to have experience working with young children, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. You will also require a strong understanding of early years education and child development principles.

Benefits

We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work. We recognize the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to us as an organization.

Others

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. An Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required if you have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years.



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