Early Years Lead Practitioner - ABS44655

Job Description A vacancy has arisen for an Early Years Lead Practitioner to act as a member of the Early Learning and Childcare team, with full involvement in the work of the Early Level curriculum, and where appropriate the pre-Birth to Three Framework, helping to contribute to the care and education of children. You will lead the delivery of Early Learning and Childcare, which meets the needs of the individual child, using local and national policies, guidelines and procedures, through collaborative and collegiate working There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation This is a Children’s Service Network (CSN) post. Initially you will be based at Meldrum School Nursery, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Meldrum CSN. The successful candidate will be employed on a 52.18 week per year contract. Working pattern: Monday to Friday 07:45 to 15:30 This position is subject to Local Government terms and Conditions. Fixed term for a period not exceeding 30/08/2026 Informal enquiries to: Nicola Park 01467 532856 For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please click here Please feel free to read our guidance on Requesting Reasonable Adjustments at Interview, Guaranteed Interview and how to request Alternate Formats and Communication Support A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here . Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Requirements This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.

Location: Stockethill, GB

Posted Date: 7/5/2025