Co-Ordinator (Early Years) (52wks) - County Buildings, Ayr - SOA10711

Job Description

What is the role?

Our central early years team is changing and we have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a passion for early education to become part of our dynamic and forward thinking early years  team. As Co-ordinator (Early Years) the successful candidate will support the delivery of high quality early learning and childcare services across South Ayrshire.

We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to improving outcomes for children with the ambition and drive to contribute to the development of early years services in this strategic leadership role.  Candidates will have a proven track record of successfully leading innovation and improvement in early education.

This role promise variety and you will travel between Early Years Centres and Funded Providers in South Ayrshire.

If you are ready to help shape the future of early leaning and childcare in South Ayrshire and be a key player in giving our children the best start  then apply now.

Please click on the option to download additional information on this vacancy to access the Job Description and HT Report. The completed HT Report should be returned directly to Aileen Valenti - Aileen.Valenti@south-ayrshire.gov.uk. Please note if you are unable to obtain your HT Report at the time of applying, it can follow. You require to submit a separate HT Report for each post you are applying for detailing the SOA Reference Number.

Extra Information:

The Grade of this post is DHT/HT Point 3 with an annual salary of £66,606.

The successful candidate will work from a designated office location.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU DETAIL A MINIMUM OF TWO REFEREES ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.