Lead ELC Officer (Term-Time) (Linnvale ELC) - WDN06039
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,158.66 to £41,260.99 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | Clydebank, G81 2RL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Dunbartonshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WDN06039 |
Summary
Job Description
PAY AWARD PENDING.
This is a term time post and the salary will be pro rata to the number of hours worked.
West Dunbartonshire Council is looking to recruit a Lead Early Learning & Childcare Officer in Linnvale Early Learning & Childcare Centre. The role of this post is to lead and support the leadership and management of a flexible, high-quality, child-centred service that meets the needs of children and their families.
The Centre requires a Lead Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Officer to assist in the overall management of the Early Learning and Childcare Centre, including taking responsibility for the Centre in the absence of the Head Teacher. The role includes overseeing the day-to-day management of both staff and children, and carrying out the associated duties effectively.
In addition, the post holder will support the ongoing development of the Centre to ensure it continues to meet the needs of children and their families, in line with the objectives and policies set by Education, Learning and Attainment.
This is a vital leadership role, responsible for the daily operation of the Centre and ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
It is essential that you hold a BA in Childhood Practice (or equivalent) and be registered with SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) or gain this within 6 months of appointment. Further information on the role is contained within the job profile.
Requirements
This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.
Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
Responsibilities
The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.
The Individual
The successful candidate will benefit from the following:
WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:
• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
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