Job Description
PAY AWARD PENDING.
West Dunbartonshire Council is looking to recruit a Lead Early Learning & Childcare Officer in Lennox Early Learning & Childcare Centre to support the delivery of high-quality early learning and childcare across the authority.
Contribute to the provision of a safe, caring, and stimulating nursery environment for all children.
Contribute to and implement a relevant curriculum in line with national and local guidance. Plan, record, implement, and evaluate suitable programmes of activities.
Monitor and record children’s developmental progress through effective assessment practices. Promote and support parental participation and engagement.
It is essential that you have relevant supervisory experience working with pre-five children in an appropriate setting. You should have experience in curriculum planning and delivery, alongside a strong commitment to developing parental involvement.
Applicants must have a sound knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence (Early Level) and Pre-Birth to Three guidance, as well as a clear understanding of child development.
Education Services are committed to the care and welfare of young people in a childcare
environment. Therefore, a flexible approach and the ability to adapt to change are essential.
It is essential that you hold a BA in Childhood Practice (or equivalent) and be registered with SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) or gain this within 6 months of appointment. Further information on the role is contained within the job profile.
* Lennox (Faifley) ELCC will be closing and moving to the new Faifley ELCC on Faifley Road, Clydebank in October 2025
Requirements
This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here .
Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
Responsibilities
The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.
The Individual
The successful candidate will benefit from the following:
WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:
• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
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