Equity and Excellence Lead

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Equity and Excellence Lead (7/06011)

Newington Primary School

£32,519.75 - £34,907.09

 

We are seeking to appoint an Early Learning and Childcare Equity and Excellence Lead.  You will be required to work 36 hours per week over 39 weeks per year.

 

Children need access to highly qualified staff with expertise in early childhood learning and development. Scottish Government fund ten additional posts in Dumfries and Galloway to work directly with children and families to support learning and development to close the attainment gap. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support quality experiences for children and families in areas of deprivation.

 

As an employee of Dumfries and Galloway Council you will be working as part of the Early Learning and Childcare team within a funded provider. You will lead and contribute to quality early interventions and undertake research to improve outcomes for children.

 

You will be required to hold the BA in Childhood Practice, Professional Development Award, Certificate / Diploma in Early Childhood Studies or other relevant advanced qualification or be working towards it. Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in Early Learning and Childcare.

 

You must hold a relevant qualification that enables you to register with The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Practitioner of Day Care Children’s Services (without conditions).  A list of qualifications can be found on the SSSC Website.

 

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council. 

 

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

 

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged. 

 

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

 

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

 

 

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Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

 

 

For further information please contact:

 

Mrs Susan Gallagher (ELC Manager)

Tel:      01461 205326

Email: gw19gallaghersusan@ea.dumgal.sch.uk