Early Years Officer FIF10601

Post A: 20 hours a week - Monday to Friday, 11:45 - 16:45

Post B: 18 hours a week - Monday to Friday, 12:30 - 16:06

Contract Type: Temporary until 15 August 2019

Working Location: Based within nursery building at Lynburn Primary School

Interview Date: Week commencing 28 May 2018

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on thislinkand the attached Job Pack. These explain the job role and the type of person we are looking for. The main terms and conditions of employment are also available via the above link.

Within Fife Council's Education and Children's Service, we believe all children should be encouraged to maximise their potential and we work hard to meet the varying needs of all our learners. Our Education and Children's Services is the second largest in Scotland providing for over 55,500 children and young people. If you are ready for a new and exciting challenge, then Fife is the place for you! Great education, superb transport links, excellent leisure and housing choices: Fife has it all.

Work within a team supporting the delivery of a broad and balanced Early Year's curriculum within a caring, safe, and welcoming environment which enables each child to achieve their potential.

Contribute to the creation of a positive ethos this develops children's self-esteem and personal identity in a climate of trust and praise.

Work with parent and carers, and with other agencies, to promote the welfare and development of every child will also be involved within this post.

You should possess:

• HNC Childhood Practice

Or

HNC Early Years Education

Or

Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Level 3 Social Services, Children & Young People, with experience working in an Education Service Nursery/Partner Provider.

Or

Scottish National Nursery Education Board (SNNEB) or equivalent.

• Ability to register with SSSC at practitioner level within 6 months of taking up employment in this role (Early Learning and Childcare Class/Centre) and must complete the required Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) over the registration period.

Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain a Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Membership through Disclosure Scotland.

Under the leadership and direction of the Headteacher and management team, the post holder may be required to undertake any of the following tasks which may be delegated to Early Years Officers.

• Promoting children's learning, development and welfare
• The assessment and monitoring of children.
• Liaison/Communication with parents and carers.
• To contribute to planning aspects of children's development, learning and welfare.

We are looking for an individual who has experience within an Early Years setting along with knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence and knowledge of child development from birth to 5 years. The individual will have the ability to work without supervision and will work effectively within a team. Highly developed communication skills are needed for this role along with the ability to write reports and children's records in order to provide a regular and effective service.

In Fife Council How We Work Matters and you will be responsible for being a role model by displaying and promoting behaviours that are expected of all Council employees:

• Take ownership
• Focus on customers
• Work together
• Embrace technology & information
• Deliver results

For further information please contact: Louise McIlhattonor email