Job Purpose:
Before applying for this job, it is essential to read the guidance and the Job Profile attached. These documents explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.
Location: Bucksburn Academy, Kepplehills Road, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Full Time
Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above, currently £31,505 per annum / £17.31 per hour).
The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment.
Job purpose/about the role
To work as an effective member of the nursery team, delivering a flexible, high-quality early learning and childcare service to meet the individual needs of children and their families, ensuring their wellbeing and improving the outcomes for children and their families.
Required to work in the ASN Wing at Bucksburn Academy
Requirements:
* HNC Early Education and Childcare /S/NVQ Level 3 Children's Care and Development NNEB or equivalent
* Registration with or eligibility to register with SSSC
* PVG Membership for Regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made
Desirable Skills:
* Ability to relate to children, parents, carers, and other professional colleagues.
* Ability to assess children's development and plan to extend their learning in a way that motivates children.
* Ability to communicate effectively, including non-verbal, verbal, and written forms of communication.
* A good observer and listener.
About Us
Please see the Job Profile for further details.
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation, allowing employees to choose a working pattern that suits them and the organisation.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and require a reasonable adjustment, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, having signed the Armed Forces Covenant and received a gold award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For more information, contact armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for, including those with a disability, looked-after young people, and care leavers.
Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status, and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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