Fife Council
Early Years Officer
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Early Years Officer
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 17 August 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 19 July 2026
Contract Type: Temporary until March 2027
Salary: £31,761.26 to £34,914.86 (FC6, Pro Rata)
Working Pattern: 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 1.15pm until 6.15pm)
Location: Torryburn Nursery
Purpose and Values of the Education Directorate
The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a diverse range of direct services that support our children, young people, families, and the wider Fife community. Our approach aligns with core values:
- Compassion
- Ambition
- Respect
- Equity
These values guide our ethos, culture, and practices—ensuring consistent, positive interactions with children, young people, their families, and partners in our shared mission.
Supporting Statement Requirements
You must provide a Supporting Statement as part of your application. This should demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the role’s requirements. For further details, refer to: How to Apply.
Key considerations for your statement:
- Working Together – Provide examples of collaboration with colleagues.
- Delivering Results – Showcase your organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Personal Ownership – Highlight initiatives that improved outcomes or addressed challenges.
- Customer Focus – Illustrate how your expertise has enhanced children’s learning and development.
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Job Details
We seek an Early Years Practitioner who is passionate about: 🔹 Promoting children’s learning, development, and welfare in a nursery setting. 🔹 Ensuring inclusion, diversity, and equality in all interactions. 🔹 Engaging with stakeholders and advancing the nursery’s goals.
For further clarity, review the role profile covering essential and desirable criteria: Role Profile – Early Years Officer.
Qualifications, Registration & Skills
Essential qualifications (or equivalents): 🔸 HNC in Childhood Practice/Early Years Education & Childcare, or 🔸 SVQ Level 3 (Social Services, Children & Young People).
Registration & Compliance: You must register with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) at practitioner level within 6 months of starting work. This includes completing PRTL during the registration period.
📌 Knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence (birth to 5 years), including realising ambition and child development principles, is required.
Soft Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teams.
- Commitment to creating positive outcomes for all children and young people.
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Background Checks: ✅ Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership via Disclosure Scotland is mandatory. ✅ SSSC registration has a deadline of 3 months post-appointment.
If starting a qualification to maintain SSSC membership, details will be provided post-announcement. Ensure prompt completion within the given timeframe.
💡 Diversity Initiative: Fife is actively encouraging applications from men, who are currently underrepresented in early years roles.
Further Information
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🌐 Additional resources: 👉 Department Information 🎓 Social Media: Follow @FCJobsOfficial on Facebook/X.
📎 Alternative Formats: Request assistance via transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk.
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For further inquiries, please contact: Claire.Wyatt@fife.gov.uk
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