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Ref no:
ERN06448
Published:
02/07/2026
Closes:
09/08/2026
Location:
Madras Family Centre, Neilston Learning Campus, High Street, Neilston, East Renfrewshire, G78 3HU
Salary:
£48,633 - £53,177 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Advert

An appointment is now being sought for the position of Depute Head of Centre at Madras Family Centre, representing a rare and significant leadership opportunity within East Renfrewshire Council. We invite applications from high-calibre professionals who possess a sophisticated understanding of pedagogical excellence and a steadfast commitment to the advancement of early learning and childcare. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the strategic stewardship of the centre, focusing specifically on the professional development of colleagues and the implementation of innovative practices that enhance outcomes for all learners. This post demands an individual with the vision to mentor staff effectively and the drive to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. We welcome leaders who are prepared to excel in a high-attaining local authority and shape the future of our early years provision. For more information please click the link below to view our Establishment profile:

Madras Family Centre: Establishment Profile

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated and dynamic individual with extensive experience in early years education and child care. They will lead and support staff to provide and maintain a standard of service which successfully integrates high quality childcare practice and early education for young children and their families in the community.

The post holder will support and promote inclusion and undertake specialist supervisory tasks as determined by management.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.     

This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role).

 

Additional Information

For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers 

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’.  Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.  Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

 

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