Based at Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, DD8 1AN
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
In this workstyle most of your time is spent undertaking the direct delivery of front-line services work. The hourly rate includes payment for holidays. This is paid as a percentage of your hourly rate for the job and will be separately itemised on your pay slip. Successful applicants will be placed on our casual worker register and engaged to work as and when required depending on service need.
Angus Council currently operates the following models in their early learning and childcare settings:
ELC Model 1 – children’s funded entitlement is 190 set days at 6 hours per dayELC Model 2 – children’s funded entitlement is 152 set days at 7½ hours per dayELC Model 3 – children’s funded entitlement is 228 set days at 5 hours per day
ELC settings in models 1 and 2 are open over term-time.
We are seeking enthusiastic early years practitioners to work in all of our local authority early learning and childcare settings throughout Angus on an as required basis. Working within early level, you will deliver a flexible, high quality, stimulating education and care-centred service which meets the needs of young children and their families.
Membership of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or commitment to gain registration with the SSSC in accordance with their requirements is essential.
We will also consider applications from applicants who will complete and achieve the SVQ3 Social Services (Children and Young People) or equivalent qualification by no later than Tuesday 30 June 2026.
In addition, please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website for more information about working for Angus Council. Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.