Senior Early Years Officer

Company: Centreforequalities
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Location: Leven
Job Description:

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Early Years Practitioner who is passionate about improving life chances for all through a professional commitment to making a difference for children and young people. As a Senior Early Years Officer in Fife, you will promote children’s learning, development and welfare within a nursery context, encourage inclusion, diversity and equality, communicate with stakeholders, and contribute to and lead wider development initiatives where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Promote children’s learning, development and welfare in a nursery setting.• Encourage inclusion and equality, supporting diverse learning needs.• Maintain effective communication with other stakeholders and contribute to broader nursery development.

Qualifications and Registration

  • Hold a practitioner level qualification (or equivalent).
  • Experience working with young children in a formal setting.
  • Register with SSSC at practitioner level within 6 months of employment and complete required post‑registration training (PRTL).
  • Working knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence, covering child development from birth to 5 years.
  • High interpersonal skills and ability to lead teamwork within the nursery setting.

Other Requirements

Obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Location and Working Hours

Mitchell Street, LEVEN, Fife, KY8 4HJ, GB.

36 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10.33am – 6.15pm.

Benefits

  • Access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.

EEO Statement

We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.

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Posted: April 8th, 2026