Nursery Key Worker

Nursery Key Worker (8418), English Medium, Qualified, Stornoway Childcare Centre - CNS06569

Company: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Salary: £32,610 to £35,639 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: Lewis, HS1 2LE

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 5 Oct 2026

Closing date: 19 Oct 2026

Summary

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Nursery Key Worker, English Medium, Qualified, Stornoway Childcare Centre (8418)

14.5 hours per week, all year, maternity cover

£12,779 - £13,996 per annum, inclusive of £1,174 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The post holder will plan a curriculum which supports and guides children's all-round learning and development, and plan and organise the play sessions taking into account the needs of every child.

You must have knowledge of child development and how children learn, along with knowledge and understanding of play and its importance in young children's learning and development. It is essential you have the ability to plan, organise, and participate in all play activities and the ability to keep records and respect confidentiality. You must have proven childcare experience working with young children and their families in an early years setting and a qualification that meets the Scottish Social Services Council's requirements for Practitioners.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with children.

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 19 October 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

PRIOR TO APPLYING:

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You must have knowledge of child development and how children learn along with knowledge and understanding of play and its importance in young children's learning and development. It is essential you have the ability to plan, organise and participate in all play activities and the ability to keep records and respect confidentiality. You must have proven childcare experience working with young children and their families in an early years setting and a qualification that meets the Scottish Social Services Council's requirements for Practitioners., must be read in order to complete the 'Experience' part of the application. You should refer to the person specification and detail where you meet each of the criteria and provide relevant examples of this in your application.

14.5 hours per week, all year, maternity cover

£12,779 - £13,996 per annum, inclusive of £1,174 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The post holder will plan a curriculum which supports and guides children's all round learning and development, and plan and organise the play session taking into account the needs of every child.