Job Details Grade: 7C Hours: 35 Hourly Rate: £18.13 - £19.86 Salary: £33,098.53 - £36,255.78 per annum Contract Duration: Temporary until 8 September 2026 or earlier return of the post holder. Role Purpose Temporary Early Years Officer at Jedburgh Grammar Campus - 35 hours per week to cover Maternity Leave. Essential HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare and Education SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 / SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development SNNEB/NNEB In addition candidates will be required to have at least one of the following: BA Childhood Practice PDA 8 or 9 in Childhood Practice/Early Education and Childcare SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 9 / SVQ4 Children’s Care, Learning and Development OR be currently working towards this level of qualification. All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Nikki Lindores by telephone on 01835 863273 or by email at Nikki.Lindores@scotborders.gov.uk. Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.