Job advert 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, fixed term until 09 August 2026 INTERNAL ONLY Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us) We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide cover for maternity leave from November 2025. The role Early Learning and Childcare Area Support Manager (ELCASM) provides support to Headteachers to manage ELC settings across the year. 50 week ELC settings offer placements between 7.45am and 6.15pm Monday - Thursday, and Friday mornings. The post of ELC Area Support Manager is a key post within the school management structure is line managed by Headteacher. The postholder will have responsibility across a number of settings in the Livingston area (which can change), supporting other settings to cover colleague’s leave. In consultation with the Headteachers, Strategic Resource Manager the Quality Improvement Officer for Early Years and Early Years Development Team, the ELC Area Support Manager will take a lead role for : Management of staff including covering staff absence when required. Recruitment and selection. Organising and delivering high quality training and supporting ELC CPL at all levels. Promoting high quality learning experiences for all children within the ELC setting. Ensure effective partnership working with all stakeholders. Taking a lead role and participating in Quality Improvement activities as delegated by Headteachers, working in partnership with Care Inspectorate. Taking responsibility for ensuring all ELC settings comply with WLC Policies and procedures including Health and Safety, Complaints, Child Protection. The post holder must be working towards the BA degree in childcare, hold GTCs registration or equivalent and be able to demonstrate breadth and depth of experience in an early year’s educational establishment This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council For further information please contact Donna Adam, Strategic Resource Manager e-mail: donna.adam@westlothian.gov.uk