Ref no:
EAY12158
Published:
20/02/2026
Closes:
06/03/2026
Location:
Cherry Trees ECC, Barony Campus, Auchinleck Road, Cumnock, KA18 1RS
Salary:
£46,173 - £48,958 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week
Job Description
Assist the Head of Centre/Head Teacher in the management of the early childhood centre for the benefit of children, families and the wider community in compliance with national and local authority guidance and the statutes relating to the provision of early learning and childcare supporting the better integration of universal services within a specified locality in accordance with GIRFEC, national standards and guidelines in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the key objectives in relation to those identified within the Education Plan, the Children and Young People's Services Plan and the Community Plan.
Requirements
The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council.
Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.
Responsibilities
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The Individual
This is a temporary full time post based within Cherry Trees Early Childhood Centre, Barony Campus, Cumnock.
The post is temporary until 14 August 2026.
The hours of work are 35 hours per week to be worked at various working patterns between 7.45am and 6.15pm at the direction of the line manager.
The full time salary of the post is between £46,173 - £48,958 per annum.
If you require further information please contact Claire Jones at
East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.