Senior Early Years Officer - Forest Kindergarten

Senior Early Years Officer - Fixed term until Dec 2027Forest KindergartenSalary: £40,501 - £47,639 (pro rata for sessional)Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessionalWe are now recruiting a Senior Early Years Officer to support the running of our forest kindergarten. The applicant should have relevant experience of leading a team and managing staff.You must ensure that you have the required qualifications and experience otherwise we cannot offer an interview - please refer to the attached job description / person specification for information.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. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.Find out more about our commitment to equalities Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh CouncilOur salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.Happy to talk flexible working.Follow us on X at @edincounciljobsView Sessional Working Information https://counter.adcourier.com/emFjLm1lcnJ5bGVlcy45MDY0MS4xMzUzMkBjaXR5b…;