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Ref no:
GLA09910
Published:
03/02/2023
Closes:
12/02/2023
Location:
Carmichael Nursery, 44 Carmichael Place, Glasgow, G42 9SY
Salary:
£27,158.48 - £31,017.05 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
17.5 hours per week

Job Description

Glasgow City Council is currently recruiting a Child Development Officer to support the delivery of high-quality early learning and childcare. 

Child Development Officers have responsibility for the learning and development of our youngest learners through the planning, preparation, and delivery of stimulating learning experiences in line with Curriculum for Excellence and national practice guidance. 

You will provide support and care whilst promoting the development of independence, competence, and confidence in our youngest learners.
 
In addition, you will be required to effectively engage with families and education, health, and social care professionals, as and when required.

Applicants must possess a relevant qualification such as the HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7 (formerly HNC Early Education and Childcare), SVQ Social Services Children and Young People at SCQF Level 7, National Nursery Examination Board certificate (NNEB), or equivalent, as required by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for registration as a practitioner in the day care of children's services.

This position is subject to membership of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

Working pattern will be Monday, Tuesday and alternative Wednesday’s.

This post is temporary for a period up to 12 months.

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

Further Information

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