Job DescriptionJob DetailsGrade: 7CHours: 35Hourly Rate: £18.77- £20.56Salary: £29,590.29 -
£32,412.05 per annumContract Duration: Permanent Role PurposeBurgh Primary School are looking for an Early Years Officer who will, under the direction of the head teacher, and with input from the central Early Years Improvement Team lead other staff in the Nursery and work as part of a wider team, including school staff and early learning and childcare teachers to lead the planning and delivery of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) in the school Nursery settings. Essential• HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare and EducationDo not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.• SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7• SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development• SNNEB/NNEBIn addition candidates will be required to have at least one of the following:o BA Childhood Practiceo PDA 8 or 9 in Childhood Practice/Early Education and Childcareo SVQ4 Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 9o SVQ4 Children’s Care, Learning and DevelopmentAll successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment. Informal EnquiriesInformal enquiries may be made to Kirsty Hadden by telephone on or by email at Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. xwzovoh All appointments will be made on merit.