Head Of Centre

Job DescriptionES3625
Head of Centre Rannoch Early Learning and Childcare Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Centre to provide strategic leadership and management at Rannoch ELC Centre in Grangemouth.

The Centre operates an extended day, extended year provision, as well as meeting the demands for term time only sessions.

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified, appropriately experienced and highly skilled ELC practitioner as Head of Centre.

As Head of Centre you will be required to oversee the delivery of the highest quality early learning and childcare provision to secure the best possible outcomes for the children who attend. T

he Head of Centre is accountable for the day to day operation of the Centre, ensuring that standards are met by all staff, and that service user needs are met appropriately. You will also be expected to facilitate excellent cross-sector working alongside of various local primary schools, promoting community links and transitions.

Working in partnership with parents and educational establishments across Falkirk Council, the Head of Centre will set-out an ambitious vision and demonstrate energy and drive in all aspects practice. A strong commitment to taking forward and implementing both corporate and regulatory initiatives is crucial to the role.

You will be required to BA Childhood Practice (or Level 9 equivalent); or, be working towards the BA with considerable management experience. You should have significant and relevant post qualification experience, with particular experience with children with additional support needs.

Successful applicants for posts working with children or vulnerable adults will be subject to disclosure checks or the new PVG scheme.

The salary is £52,956 - £57,914 (full time - 37 hours). Candidates will usually be appointed to the first point on this scale. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact fiona.anderson@falkirk.gov.uk