Gaelic Early Learning and Childcare Modern Apprentice

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain valuable paid work experience, while working towards a recognised qualification in a growing and rewarding sector?

If you enjoy working with young children and you are passionate about helping them to learn and develop, then you could have what it takes to work in Early Learning and Childcare.

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to recruit a Gaelic ELC Apprentice at Tiree Primary Pre Five Unit.

This position will provide an opportunity to learn on the job whilst gaining key transferable skills and a qualification which is essential to work within the sector as a practitioner, SVQ3 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7.

If you are aged 16 to 24 (or aged 16 – 29 if either Care Experienced or Disabled*), and have an interest in Early Learning and Childcare, good communication skills, enthusiastic, willing to learn and have 3 National 5 qualifications or equivalent then we want to hear from you.

To find out more about a career in childcare, please visit https://childcarecareersscotland.scot/

For further information about a Modern Apprenticeship please visit: https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/modern-apprenticeships

*Care Experienced – A young person who currently is or was looked after by a local authority, in the family home (with support from social services or a social worker) or elsewhere, for example, in foster care, residential/secure care, or kinship care (with family friends or relatives).

As per the contract terms from Skills Development Scotland, apprenticeship funding is available up to the age of 29 if a young person is care experienced or disabled.

Applicants should note that:-

• This post is not suitable for job share.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
• To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is

Aine Cooney, Depute Head Teacher
Telephone :01879 220383
Email: enquiries-tireehigh@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Reference; ARB07637/AED0
Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CV’s, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.