Equity and Excellence Lead - Various Locations - SBO09535
| Posting date: | 29 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,100.57 to £40,257.81 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Scottish Borders Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SBO09535 |
Summary
Job Details
Grade: 8A
Hourly Rate: £20.32 - £22.05
Salary: £37100.5 - £40257.81 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Interviews for this post are to be held on 9th December 2025
Role Purpose
Scottish Borders Council is looking for an experienced person in early years to join our team of Equity and Excellence Leads with the passion to work collaboratively to improve outcomes for children and families.
Essential
BA Childhood Practice or SCQF Level 9 Professional Development Award;
HNC in Early Education and Childcare/ SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People) (SCQF level 7) or equivalent
Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Susan Graham at sgraham1@scotborders.gov.uk
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.