Early Years Practitioner

Working 36.25 hours per week, you will work up to 195 days per year on various working patterns (Monday to Friday), term-time working or equivalent. Days of Work to be confirmed.

You will work closely with the head teacher/manager to oversee and contribute to planning and implementing the curricular programme. You will support the early years practitioner(s) to plan, assess and record information on individual's progress in accordance with relevant policies. You will be expected to liaise with the early years manager and head teacher/manager to ensure educational experiences are provided and that care needs are met.

Membership of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or commitment to gain registration with the SSSC in accordance with their requirements is essential.

You must have the ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.

Angus Council currently operates the following models in their early learning and childcare settings:

ELC Model 1 - children's funded entitlement is 190 set days at 6 hours per day

ELC Model 2 - children's funded entitlement is 152 set days at 7½ hours per day

ELC Model 3 - children's funded entitlement is 228 set days at 5 hours per day

You will also have weekly planning and preparation time, and agreed collegiate time, in addition to the "child contact" hours outlined above.

ELC model 1 and 2 settings are open over term-time.