Job Details Grade: 7C Hours: 35 Hourly Rate: £17.78 - £19.51 Salary: £32465.07 £35622.32 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent *Interviews will be held on Thursday 9th October* Recruitment Profile St Margaret's ELC are looking for an Early Years Officer to under the direction of the senior early years officer, 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 At least one of the following: HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare and Education SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 / SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development SNNEB/NNEB In addition candidates will be required to have at least one of the following: BA Childhood Practice PDA 8 or 9 in Childhood Practice/Early Education and Childcare SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 9 / SVQ4 Children’s Care, Learning and Development All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Nicola McLeod by telephone on 01896752096 or by email at nmcleod@scotborders.gov.uk. 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.