Lead Practitioner Attainment - Ruchill Early Years Centre - GLA15196

Job Description

Position: Lead Practitioner of Attainment
Annual Salary: £37,590.25 - £43,771.71 per annum

About the Role: In this role you will be part of the management team within the nursery to support with the effective delivery of high-quality early learning and development. You will role model and promote practice throughout the establishment which is balanced and based on the curriculum principles.

Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting the effective delivery and development of the curriculum to raise attainment.
• Supporting the delivery of collegiate practice and teamwork across the establishment.
• Integrating family learning within the curriculum across both the establishment and home environment.
• Developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating plans and programmes to ensure the learning and care needs of all service users are being met.
• Liaising and co-ordinating services with relevant partners and stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and families.
What We Seek:
• Evidence of relevant experience within an ELC setting(s) and proven capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
• Highly motivated with leadership and influencing qualities to support delivery of a high quality ELC service.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of children’s learning and development at early level.
• Expertise in delivering the ELC curriculum appropriately and effectively including the ability to track learning.
• Relevant qualification

• What We Offer:
• Annual Salary of £37,590.25 - £43,771.71 per annum per annum
• 35 hours per week to be worked flexibly on a rota basis between 8.00am and 6.00pm.
• 26 days paid annual leave, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service
• Plus 12.5 days paid public holidays each year
• Local Government Pension scheme including Life insurance
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A chance to make a real impact in the lives of children living in Glasgow.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

These posts are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

If you would like a confidential conversation about the roles on offer, please contact the Head of Nursery.

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