Modern Apprentice - Early Years

Job Description

Working as part of the Early Years team within our school nurseries, you will contribute to the development and wellbeing of young children. You will have a positive and nurturing approach and the enthusiasm and commitment to work toward an SVQ qualification in Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF Level 7 (also known as SVQ Level 3), over 23 months. We have 12 vacancies in school nurseries across Aberdeenshire:

• Arduthie Primary Nursery (Stonehaven cluster) – all year*
• Ballater Primary Nursery (Aboyne cluster) - term time*
• Drumblade Primary Nursery (Huntly cluster) - term time*
• Fishermoss Primary Nursery (Stonehaven cluster) - all year*
• Fraserburgh North Primary Nursery (Fraserburgh cluster) – term time*
• Greenacres Primary Nursery (Peterhead cluster) – all year*
• Kellands Primary Nursery (Inverurie cluster) – all year*
• Kinellar Primary Nursery (Kemnay cluster) – all year*
• Laurencekirk Primary Nursery (Laurencekirk cluster) – all year*
• Peterhead Central Primary Nursery (Peterhead cluster) – term time*
• St. Fergus Primary Nursery (Peterhead cluster) - term time*
• Turriff Primary Nursery (Turriff cluster) – term time*

*All positions will be 36.25 hrs (Mon-Fri) between the hours of 8.00am-6.00pm, however, this may vary between schools.

You will be asked to choose which school/s you wish to apply for in your application. To find out more please visit: Modern Apprentice - Early Years

Start dates will be beginning of Term One, 18th August 2025.

Aberdeenshire Council is committed to increasing the opportunities in the local area by providing Modern Apprenticeships (MA's). Training and Qualifications gained through this apprenticeship are partly funded through Skills Development Scotland (SDS).

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 02/07/2027

Interviews will be held the week beginning 16th of June 2025.

Informal Enquiries to: Deborah Bruce - 01467 536626, Myra McRobbie - 07909897341

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Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

The apprenticeship allows you to gain skills, experience, and knowledge in the world of work as well as gaining a formal qualification. Successful candidates will be placed on a SDS approved programme of training, undertaking the SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF Level 7. Academic achievement to Scottish National Level 5, Standard Grades, or equivalent qualifications one of which must be English is essential. Relevant experience with children would also be desirable.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

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