Early Learning and Childcare Lead Practitioner (Gaelic) (Part-time) (Term Time) (Temporary)

Job Description

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 Part-time) (Temporary) on a Term Time basis at the following location:

Condorrat Nursery Class, Gaelic Unit, Cumbernauld

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 leading 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. We also require the successful candidate to be Gaelic speaking.

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.

Work Pattern : 14 hours per week over 2 days (work pattern will be discussed/confirmed at interview)

This post is temporary until 25 June 2026.

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 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLifereward site. 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.

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*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.

Are you involved in any of NLC employability programmes, for example: Supported Employment Initiative, Family Firm, Project Ability, Routes to Work, Pathway Programme - Winter Leaver or other?

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The Council welcomes applications from applicants self-assessed as having a disability and guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description for the job.

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