Early Learning & Childcare Lead Practitioner REQ

internal applicants must apply via myself

north lanarkshire council's early learning & childcare (elc) service is dedicated to ensuring the care, wellbeing, and positive development of young children.

we are currently recruiting early learning & childcare lead practitioner, 35 hours per week on a full time basis at the following location:

bargeddie nursery class

you will be a proactive and valued member of the early learning & childcare team, leading, supporting and nurturing children through the creation of engaging and stimulating learning experiences. You will contribute to delivering a high-quality, child-centred service that meets the individual needs of young children and their families.

the role involves actively participating in the planning, development, and coordination of learning programmes within the early learning & childcare setting, ensuring positive outcomes for all children.

you will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build effective relationships and communicate confidently with children, parents, carers, colleagues, and partner professionals.

applicants should have experience working within an early learning & childcare environment and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional learning and development.

the successful applicant should have an hnc in childcare (or equivalent qualification) and relevant experience.

you will require to become a protecting vulnerable groups (pvg) scheme member through disclosure scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role.

working here at north lanarkshire council

if you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well nl. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy learnnl to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

for more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub north lanarkshire council are happy to talk flexible working, we operate a smarter working policy.

to see our recruitment charter.

* for all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

north lanarkshire council has reached its current allocation of certificates of sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

we are a disability confident leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

we have also adopted the armed forces community covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service

leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

north lanarkshire council is committed to #keepingthepromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

This is one way north lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting care-experienced people

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