Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday

25 & Thursday 26 February 2026

Group Skills Tests Days: Monday

2 & Tuesday 3 February 2026

Closing Date:

Sunday 18 January 2026

Contract Type: Temporary until 14 April 2028

Salary: FC6 30,691.29 - 50% of salary in year one rising to 80% of salary in year two

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Based within a Local Authority Nursery

Purpose and Values of Education Directorate

The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a

Supporting Statement

which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the

How to Apply

section of our Career Site.

Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resume'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.

More information is available on our Career site at

www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

.

Job Details

Are you looking to change career, then this may be the opportunity for you.



An apprenticeship is a work-based training programme that leads to an industry approved qualification. The training will be both on and off-the-job, which means apprentices learn the right mix of skills, abilities and knowledge.

You will work alongside Early Years Officers under the leadership of the nursery management team supporting children within a nursery environment, supporting the effective learning and teaching environment through inclusive practice.

You will contribute to the creation of a positive primary ethos, developing children's self-esteem and personal identity in a climate of trust and praise. You will work with parents and carers, and with other agencies, to promote the welfare and development of every child.

As part of this job role, the post holder will work towards achieving key milestones to gain a SVQ Level 3 in Social
Services
Children and Young People.

These apprenticeships are open to anyone of any age or work background.

A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants.

Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements

3 Nat 5s / 3 Standard Grades at 1-3 / 3
O'Grades
A-C / 3 Intermediate 2s / Core Skills at SCQF level 5, to including English and Maths/Arithmetic.


or


SVQ 2 Social Services Children & Young People/CCLD


or


NC Early Education and Childcare Group Award


or


A Group Award 'Foundation Apprenticeship' at SCQF Level 6 in a relevant subject


Previous experience can be considered as equivalent see SCQF Framework

Before confirming

appointment

, you will be required to obtain a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme Membership through Disclosure Scotland

.

Workers new to role must gain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within six months of start date in this role and maintain registration throughout the period of employment.

These will both be paid for as part of the recruitment process while in the programme.

Further Information

Role Profile -

When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

How We Work Matters -

Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits -

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

Directorate Information -

Council Department information

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Alternative Formats

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Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

For Further Information Please Contact:

Jill.McArthur@fife.gov.uk