Head of Centre
Gilmerton Early Years Centre
Salary: £47, - £56,
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks
Gilmerton ELC is located in the south east of the city and provides ELC for up to 62 children from 0-5 years. Gilmerton ELC is located in a residential area of Edinburgh and is within walking distance of local parks and amenities. The stand-alone premises are situated in their own grounds with a large garden to the rear. The building comprises of four playrooms which open up into the outdoor play space.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.