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Ref no:
SBO09792
Published:
04/02/2026
Closes:
16/02/2026
Location:
Broomlands Primary School, Ednam Road, Kelso, TD5 7SW
Salary:
£43,634.06 - £47,119.81 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Details

Grade: 9a

Hours: 35

Hourly Rate: £23.90 - £25.81

Salary: £43,634.06 - £47,119.81 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Role Purpose

To have day to day responsibility to lead and manage the early years team within Broomlands ELC to deliver high quality early learning and childcare, in line with local and national policy, procedures and objectives. Under the direction of the Headteacher/Setting Manager

Essential

BA Childhood Practice, PDA 9 Childhood Practice or other equivalent, relevant qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council for Registration as a Manager in a Daycare of Children’s Service with no conditions.


In addition to this a practice qualification is required: HNC Childhood Practice or SVQ 7 Social Services Children and Young People (must include units relating to children’s learning and development) or NNEB/SNNEB.

All successful applicants will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Adam Linsday at Adam.Lindsay@scotborders.gov.uk

 

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

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