Development and Support Officer

SPPA

DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OFFICER

HOURS: 17.5 HOURS PER WEEK (52 WEEKS P.A.) FUNDED FOR 3 YEARS UNTIL MARCH 2018

SALARY: STARTING SALARY £18,812 PRO-RATA

LOCATION: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS SHOULD HOLD A QUALIFICATION CONSISTENT WITH PRACTITIONER (SSSC)

(e.g. HNC Early Education & Childcare or SVQ Level 3 Children's Care, Learning and

Development

DRIVING LICENCE: APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A FULL, CURRENT DRIVING LICENCE AND OWN TRANSPORT INSURED

FOR BUSINESS USE.

SPPA has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work in the Scottish Borders.

The Development & Support Officer will work with and support Early Years Settings and Toddler Groups to improve practice and work towards a quality managed service using an assets-based approach. You will be working in partnership with the Scottish Borders Early Years Team and other partner agencies.

You should have a sound understanding and knowledge of, for example, Curriculum for Excellence, inspection and regulation processes, national policy frameworks and emerging practice in the field of Early Learning and Childcare. It is important that you have experience/knowledge with regard to voluntary groups.

We will welcome applicants who can demonstrate:

· Understanding about child development, learning and the importance of play

· Knowledge and experience of the voluntary sector with a focus on early years provision

· Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies

· Excellent communication and organisational skills

· Ability to work on own initiative and also as an effective member of a team

· A high level of confidence in using technology for everyday tasks and communications

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13TH FEBRUARY 2015 APPLICATION PACKS CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT THE SPPA WEBSITE . FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT GAIL SQUIRES BY EMAIL AT OR BY TELEPHONE ON .