Early Years Officer, East Calder Primary School, 499.28

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West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

East Calder Primary School is a non-denominational school serving the village of East Calder and the surrounding community. The school sits within the West Calder High School cluster. At present, the total school roll is 370 pupils including a nursery provision for up to 74 children in the morning/afternoon and full day sessions. There is a growing school role due to the number of new houses being built within the community. There are 20 members of teaching staff, 2 EYOs and 20 staff within our Nursery Team as well as a team of 8 pupil support workers, supporting learners from ELC – P7. The school management team consists of the head teacher; depute head teacher and principal teacher.

The school works very closely with the West Calder High School cluster schools. There are well developed and mutually successful and supportive partnership links with local community groups and businesses, The school and ELC have earned a very good reputation within the community and are both very well supported by the parent council and the wider parent forum.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Officer to join the team in the nursery. The setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly on a rota across the opening hours.

At East Calder Primary, you will become part of a hardworking and committed staff team. You will have opportunities to be creative and imaginative in your approach to leadership and management. You will work in close partnership with the Depute Head Teacher and Area Support Manager in strategic planning and management of the nursery.

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC.

SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.

For further information please contact Betty Skinner, ELC Area Support Manager e-mail: elizabeth.skinner@westlothian.org.uk