Modern Apprentice - Early Learning and Childcare - Kirkhill School - ABC

Job Purpose

To work in collaboration and under the supervision of Early Learning and Childcare teams to provide high quality and learner centred Early Learning and Childcare to children from 2 – 5 years.

Kirkhill School

Apprenticeship, Full Time

Funding for training is available for applicants aged 16‑19 and 20‑24 (depending on the framework) and for disabled and care‑experienced applicants between the ages of 16‑29. Applicants must meet one of these criteria for a Modern Apprenticeship post.

Roles with a full‑time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above require PVG membership. Candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. The Council will initially pay the cost (either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non‑members) and this cost will be deducted from the employee’s first full month’s salary payment.

• Good written/numerical skills gained through either Standard Grades/National 4 or 5 qualification(s) or
  Relevant work experience

• Ability to communicate effectively, including non‑verbal, verbal and written forms of communication
• Good observational and listening skills

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working:
We offer flexible working options 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 and will provide reasonable adjustments where required.

Armed Forces:
We are a forces‑friendly employer and offer support for members, veterans, partners and families.

• Have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• Looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• Aged 16‑24 and live in Aberdeen City or have attended an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• Have completed a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• New Scots aged 16‑24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

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.