Child Development Officer - Glasgow Gaelic Nursery Class (2 Posts) - GLA13866

Posting date:	27 June 2025
Salary:	£30,465.95 to £34,299.88 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	13 July 2025
Location:	Glasgow Central, G3 7HP
Company:	GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	GLA13866

Summary

Job Description

Join Glasgow’s Education Services Team Position: Child Development Officer - Gaelic (Permanent) 2 posts Location: Glasgow City (City-wide) Hours: Either 35 hours across 5 days or 17.5 hours across 3 days – 52 weeks Annual Salary: £29,751.95 – £33,585.88 Contract: Permanent Address: Co/ Glasgow Gaelic School, 147 Berkeley St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7HP Are you looking for a career in Early Years, working with our young children? Do you have interests in supporting and caring for children’s needs? We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Child Development Officers to work in our Gaelic medium education settings. About the Role: Our Child Development Officer posts are placed across the city based on service requirements. You will be provided with work consistently for your hours and will be expected to work across our Early Years establishments, to support operational service delivery. In all our roles you will assist and support Early Years colleagues in the delivery of a high standard of education whilst actively supporting and assisting in the delivery of an inclusive and diverse Early Years service. This is a great opportunity for those looking for career progression, with the potential to join Glasgow’s Early Years’ Talent Pool for promoted post Acting opportunities and to access funding support for higher level qualifications to support your career. Key Responsibilities: • Building positive working relationships with children within the nursery whilst actively supporting and promoting positive behaviour. • Supporting and assisting with the delivery of the Early Years curriculum inclusive of outdoor play and learning. • Assist in the development and implementations of plans and programmes to ensure the needs of all service users are met. • Participating in inspection processes in line with legislative and procedural compliance. • Maintaining confidentiality at all times. • Work as part of the Early Years team in partnership with all relevant stakeholders i.e. parents/carers, health professionals etc. What We Seek: • You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to be an effective team member who can assist and support colleagues. • You will have the ability to assist in the delivery of the Early Years curriculum. • You will have a flexible approach with the ability to use initiative. • A relevant qualification as required by the Scottish Social Services (SSSC) for registration as a practitioner in the day care of children’s services, such as an HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7 (formerly HNC Early Education and Childcare) , SVQ Social Services Children and Young People at SCQF Level 7, or equivalent. • Fluent Gaelic speaker • Some knowledge of Gaelic language and willing to develop skills further • Experience of working in a Gaelic setting • The preferred candidate will be required to obtain membership of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to formal offer of employment being made. • The preferred candidate will be eligible for SSSC membership. What We Offer: • Annual salary of £29,751.95-£33,585.88 per annum. • Full time and part time opportunities to be worked flexibly on a rota basis between 8.00am and 6.00pm. • 26 days paid annual leave, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service • Plus 12.5 days paid public holidays each year • Local Government Pension scheme including Life insurance • A collaborative and supportive work environment • Opportunities for professional growth and development • Opportunities to join Glasgow’s Talent Pool for access to temporary promoted Acting positions. • A chance to make a real impact in the lives of children living in Glasgow. Join Our Team: This is your chance to be part of a friendly and welcoming team, that makes a difference to the lives of the city’s children and young people every day. We’re committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation. To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we ask you to apply for the job. Our application form asks you to tell us about your work and life experiences and skills in supporting and caring for children. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

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