Modern Apprentice - Early Childhood Educator at Stirling Council Career Site

Bannockburn, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

27241.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, Teamwork, Communication, Child Development, Parent Engagement, Safety Awareness, Trust Building, Self-Esteem Support, Personal Identity Development, Learning Commitment, Enthusiasm

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Closing Date: 21st April 2026 Contract Type: Temporary until 10th August 2028 Salary: £24,081 - £27,241 Hours: 35 hours per week An exciting opportunity has become available to join Stirling Council’s Early Years team as an Early Childhood Educator Modern Apprentice. You will work as a member of a team, supporting the delivery of a broad and balanced early year’s curriculum within a caring, safe, and welcoming environment, to enable each child to achieve their potential. You will contribute to the creation of a positive ethos to support the development of children’s self-esteem and personal identity in a climate of trust and praise. You will learn about the importance of working with parents and carers, and with other agencies, to promote the welfare and development of every child. You will have 3 National 5’S (or equivalent) including English, be aged 16-19 years old (or an official summer leaver 2026) and be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm this role and a commitment to learn. If you have an HNC in Early Years Education and Childcare (or equivalent) you need not apply. The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Job Description [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/3jkftwsr/modern_apprentice_ece_ma01ma02_01062022.pdf] Additional Salary Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/vatdduvx/salary-additional-info-6.pdf] Stirling Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/arjfm1fz/stirling-council-recruitment-pack.pdf] The Benefits * 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles. * Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week * Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached * Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ [https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/] * Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service * Carers Leave * Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave * Access to Health & Wellbeing support * Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development * Cycle to Work Scheme * Lift share Scheme * Car Lease Scheme * Technology Benefit Scheme

Responsibilities

As a Modern Apprentice Early Childhood Educator, you will support the delivery of an early year's curriculum in a caring environment. You will contribute to fostering children's self-esteem and personal identity while working with parents and other agencies.