South Lanarkshire Council
EDUC G2 5016 - Early Years Team Leader - Rooftop ELC (607095)
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EDUC G2 5016 - Early Years Team Leader - Rooftop ELC (607095)
Actual Closing Date: Applications must be received by 19th of July 2026, 11:55 pm.
Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of the SLC application process.
If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
Internal Applicants Only: Must apply via Opportunity Marketplace.
Permanent Post
Location: Rooftop ELC Hours: 14.8 hours per week (not term time, 52 weeks per year) Work Pattern: Thursday and Friday, shifts between 8 am – 6 pm Hourly Rate: £20.66 – £21.25 per hour
Job Responsibilities
When applying, address the following:
- Describe how you have actively raised standards within an early years setting to deliver improvements and how you have involved others in developing solutions.
- Describe recommended management actions or approaches to resolve a performance issue within a team.
- Detail strategies you would use to support a child with distressed behaviours.
- Explain your knowledge of the early years curriculum and how you would support a team in planning for young children.
About the Role
Education Resources (part of South Lanarkshire Council) is seeking a Team Leader for Early Year Teams.
This role involves an innovative educator leading and developing the early years service. You will:
- Collaborate with teams to nurture children and provide stimulating learning opportunities.
- Support, lead, and motivate staff to deliver a high-quality, child-centred early years provision.
- Ensure the service meets the needs of children and their families.
- Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.
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Requirements & Qualifications
Must hold one of the following qualifications:
- SVQ3 Level 3 Childcare & Education
- SVQ Level 3 Children’s Care in education and Learning
- HNC Childcare in Education
- NNEB
You must also meet registration requirements for a Practitioner with SSSC and currently be registered.
See the Early Years Team Leader Job Profile for more details.
Application Notes
- Do not submit a resume; instead, provide relevant details through supporting documents.
- Correspondence will be conducted via email.
Selection process details:
- Preferred candidates may assist in timely recruitment checks. If checks are not completed on time, your application may be automatically withdrawn.
- Canvassing decisions by Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council will disqualify applicants.
Legislative Information
- Exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
- This is a regulating role under the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. It is an offence to apply if barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.
- PGV Scheme Requirement: Preferred candidates will need to join or update PVG Scheme checks before a formal offer.
- Further info on disclosure can be found here.
Overseas Criminal Records Check may be required if:
- Born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales, or Northern Ireland)
- Lived or worked outside the UK for 3+ months in the past 10 years.
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Positive Action & Equal Opportunities
- Encouraged applications from male applicants as part of the Council’s positive action programme.
- Applications from under-represented groups, including:
- Disabled applicants
- Those with a care-experienced background or from BAME communities
- Armed forces members (service leavers, veterans, and reservists)
- New Scots (recently arrived migrants)
Guaranteed interviews for:
- Disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria.
- Armed forces applicants (service leavers, veterans, reservists) meeting the essentials.
Benefits (as a South Lanarkshire Council Employee)
- Pension scheme: Award-winning local government scheme.
- AVC Salary Sacrifice Option for enhanced pension pot.
- Leave:
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Public holidays (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay.
- Flexible/family-friendly policies (e.g., maternity/paternity leave, enhanced childcare).
- Discounts (e.g., cinema deals).
- Additional support:
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Physiotherapy services
- Employee Assistance Programme (practical/emotional support).
About South Lanarkshire Council
Based in Hamilton, Scotland, with:
- 16,000 employees
- Budget of nearly £1 billion
- A unified authority, covering rural, upland, and urban areas (e.g., Carluke, East Kilbride, Strathaven).
Vision: To build a stronger, more dynamic economy in South Lanarkshire, fostering:
- People (skills, learning, employability).
- Place (infrastructure improvement).
- Business (development and growth).
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