Job Details
We are looking for a highly skilled early years practitioner who is passionate about improving life chances for all through a professional commitment to making a difference for all our children and young people so that they achieve their full potential. As an Early Years Lead Officer in Fife, you will provide additional support to those children who need it the most in order to close the attainment gap.
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
You are required to hold one of the following practitioner level qualifications (or equivalent):
1. - HNC Childhood Practice OR
2. - SVQ Level 3 Social Services, Children and Young People.
Educated to SCQF level 9, which includes a degree or equivalent,. BA Childhood Practice or PDA Childhood Practice or a relevant teaching qualification (SCQF level 9) within the first period of registration.
You are also required to be registered with SSSC at manager level within 3 months of taking up employment in this role and must complete the required post registration training and learning (PRTL) over the registration period.
You should have a working knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence, Realising the Ambition and child development from birth to 5 years.
You are required to have high levels of interpersonal skills and abilities which will enable you to work as a member of a team to ensure positive outcomes for all children and young people in your setting..