Early Learning and Childcare Educator

Ktpws; Tullibody; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A local early years service is seeking a full-time Early Learning and Childcare Educator for maternity cover. Responsibilities include delivering an effective Early Years Service aligned with policies, and providing a caring environment for children's development. The role is based in Tullibody, Scotland, with a salary range of £32,795.28 - £36,427.03 per year pro rata. Applications from diverse candidates are actively encouraged.

Benefits

Living wage accredited employer

Qualifications

• Experience delivering effective Early Years Services for children and families.
• Ability to plan and implement a child-centered Early Years Service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective Early Years Service aligned with policies and procedures.
• Provide a caring, safe environment allowing children to develop at their own rate.

Job description

# Early Learning and Childcare Educator – Tulach ELC (Maternity Cover)Ref no:: CLA04100Published:: 14/01/2026Closes:: 28/01/2026Location:: Tulach Nursery, Tullibody South Campus, The Orchard, Tullibody, FK10 2SDSalary:: £32,795.28 - £36,427.03 per year pro rataContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 32.5 hours per week## Job Description**Please note as this post is part time term time, your salary will be pro rata to hours and weeks worked.****If you start out with the normal school session, an adjustment will be made to reduce your first pay. This is because you are not entitled to be paid for all holidays. Once this adjustment has been completed, you will receive a 12th of your annual salary thereafter.****You will receive an email from our payroll department before your first pay is due to advise of the amount that will be deducted.****If you start on the first day of term, this will not apply to you.**To be actively involved in the delivery of an effective Early Years Service which meets the needs of children and their families in line with policy and procedures.To be involved in planning and implementing an appropriately balanced high quality child centred Early Years Service whilst providing a caring, safe and welcoming environment for children which will allow each child to develop at their own rate. Planning will be guided by current national guidance for example, cfe and other relevant material.## Additional InformationYou can view the application pack below which contains the job profile outlining the skills, experience and knowledge required for this job. You can also find our recruitment privacy notice and a general information pack about Clackmannanshire Council.Clackmannanshire Council is currently promoting the recruitment campaign “Get into Care for Adult Care”. Further documents can be viewed below – these do not relate to the job advertised.Clackmannanshire Council welcomes applications from everyone and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to being an exemplar employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. For this vacancy, we would welcome applications from ethnic minority groups, who are currently under represented in our workforce.Clackmannanshire Council operates a flexible hybrid approach for those roles that allow this type of working. Attendance at the office will be required to meet the needs of the business and for example to build team and stakeholder relationships. The exact pattern of working will be agreed with you as part of the recruitment process.Clackmannanshire Council is a living wage accredited employer.This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and / or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. You will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Clackmannanshire Council. Further guidance will follow in your conditional offer of employment on how to apply. Please note you will be required to pay for the cost of this application if your salary is over £38,000 per annum, which will be deducted from your first pay. Further information can be found hereShould you have difficulty applying for a job online please call 01259 452244 (24 hrs) and leave your details along with the reference number of the post.Please note that if you are selected for interview you will be notified by e-mail.Please click this link to view a short video on what is expected when completing application forms for Clackmannanshire Council -There may be an opportunity for you to seek permission to apply for this position on a secondment basis. Applicants should ensure they read the secondment policy on Connect which can be accessed here and seek agreement from their service prior to applying.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement