Job Description
PAY AWARD PENDING.
This is a part-time, term-time post. The salary will be pro-rata based on the hours worked.
Work pattern: Monday and Tuesday 8.30am - 4.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid break, and Wednesday 8.30am - 12 noon with no break, or as agreed with the Principal ELC Officer.
West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking to recruit a Senior Practitioner for Bellsmyre Early Learning Childcare Centre to support the delivery of high-quality early learning and childcare as we move towards expanded hours.
Our aim is to provide child-centred nursery early learning and childcare that responds to the individual needs of children. The ability to work well in team situations and a flexible approach to working with children are essential.
You will be responsible for leading and developing the Centre's parental engagement initiatives and finding creative ways to involve parents and carers in the nursery's activities and support.
You will also have some leadership responsibilities in providing high-quality play experiences within the nursery setting and ensuring that high standards of education are maintained, following the curriculum, guidance documents, and West Dunbartonshire Council policies and procedures.
Requirements
This role is considered a Regulated Role with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020. Membership with the PVG scheme is therefore essential. Further details can be found here.
Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check before a formal offer is made.
Responsibilities
The employment for this position is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants must disclose all convictions, including spent convictions, as failure to do so could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.
The Individual
The successful candidate will benefit from:
* Being employed by West Dunbartonshire Council, which is recognized as one of the top ten flexible employers.
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer contribution of at least 19.3%.
* A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing yearly up to 35 days, plus 8 fixed public holidays.
* Access to employee wellbeing supports, including occupational health and counselling services.
For more information about West Dunbartonshire Council, visit About Us. Additional benefits can be found at Benefits of Working with Us.
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