Senior Early Childhood Educator at Stirling Council Career Site

Doune, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

42276.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Years Education, Childcare Management, Mentoring, Curriculum Planning, Safeguarding, Communication, Collaboration, Additional Support Needs Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Closing Date: 19th May 2026 Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover) Salary: £38,823 - £42,276 Hours: 35 hours per week An exciting opportunity has become available as Senior Early Childhood Educator at Doune Nursery, covering a maternity leave. You will be a fully qualified Early Years Educator equipped with the necessary skills and competencies to work within our settings to deliver a high quality practice. You will directly contribute to the management, planning and implementing a flexible, high quality early learning and childcare service. You will act as mentor to colleagues and students, role modelling good practice at all times. You will recognise and be sensitive to children who are potentially at risk and take appropriate actions. You will work alongside other agencies to provide for children with additional support needs, ensuring all children are nurtured and make appropriate progress in their play and learning. If you are a good communicator, passionate about Early Years and motivated, we would love to hear from you. 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/zpvhpek5/senior_ece_je09_01042022_e1139.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

Manage, plan, and implement a high-quality early learning and childcare service while mentoring colleagues and students. Ensure the safety and progress of all children, including those with additional support needs, through collaboration with external agencies.