INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
Early Learning & Childcare in North Lanarkshire is undergoing a period of transformational change.
Are you interested in continuous professional development, ensuring staff have the skills and competencies to deliver the highest quality of service? Do you have the experience, dedication, and enthusiasm to help us build on our successes, support our transformational change programme, and show inspirational leadership during these exciting times? Are you child-centred and have an understanding of child development?
If so, we want to hear from you.
The successful applicant should have knowledge and experience in managerial and leadership roles, with extensive experience leading early years practitioners working with children aged 2 to 5 years.
You must hold SVQ4 or HND in Early Years and Childcare, or a professional qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline. For SSSC registration, you must hold or work towards a BA in Childhood Practice within five years.
You will need to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to starting in this role.
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellbeing, financial, and family benefits. This includes 27 days of annual leave and 6 public holidays*, along with a range of other benefits. Find out more at work well NL. We also provide extensive learning and development opportunities through our learning academy, LearnNL, to help you reach your full potential and advance your career.
For more information on local authority careers, visit the myjobscotland career hub.
North Lanarkshire Council supports flexible working and operates a Smarter Working Policy.
Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.
*For casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked, as compensation for annual leave and public holidays. These rates will be detailed separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for hours worked.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves disabled, provided they meet the essential criteria of the person specification and job description.
We support the Armed Forces Community Covenant, offering a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists, and veterans who meet the essential criteria.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. If you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, or experienced foster, residential, or secure care), you are entitled to a guaranteed interview, provided you meet the essential criteria.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire aims to be the place to live, learn, work, invest, and visit. We recognize that work is vital for adult wellbeing and community development. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework emphasizes work that offers voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect, and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, unlock potential, and increase productivity. More details are available via the provided link.
Alternative application packs can be requested in formats such as Large Print, Braille, or Audio by calling 01698 403151.
Our Easy Read documents explaining the process and selection stages are available at Easy Read – My NL.
***PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM. CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***
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