Job Description

Are you an experienced Early Years practitioner with a passion for supporting children in their earliest stages of development from babies aged 6 weeks to children aged 5 years old.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Supply Early Years Officer to join our nursery team. This role is offered on an as-and-when required basis, providing flexible support to the nursery. While this is not a full-time post, there may be opportunities for regular or permanent shifts in the future depending on the needs of the setting.

Applicants must hold a relevant qualification (e.g., Level 7 Childhood Practice or equivalent). You will be dynamic, motivated, and confident in supporting high-quality care and learning. The ability to work effectively as part of a team, use your initiative, and manage your time well is essential to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery. Previous experience working with children in an Early Years setting is required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a well-established and supportive team, contributing to a nurturing and engaging environment for children, families, and the wider nursery community.

We are looking for someone who is mature, experienced, and passionate about delivering excellent standards of care. You will demonstrate a warm, caring approach and a willingness to go above and beyond for the children and your colleagues.

If you are dedicated to providing high-quality early years experiences and eager to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Clever Clogs Childcare Centre, Kelty

Salary: Dependent on qualification and experience.

Hours: Supply - as and when required

Part time applicants will be considered

Essential Requirements (All can be obtained through nursery)

~ PVG certificate/ Clean criminal record

~ Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

~ Paediatric First Aid certificate

~ Safeguarding children certificate

We are also looking for someone who....

Has a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special.
Is able to laugh at jokes they don't understand, or don't find funny!
Preferably has a little bit of quirkiness.
If a child requests that they be a captain of a pirate ship, they will be the best pirate captain they can be!
Feels comfortable telling everybody in the same room as them that they are going to the toilet!
Doesn't have to have the ability to be able to sing in tune, but must have the confidence to sing out of tune in front of a crowd.
Must be able to distribute warm hugs, as and when required.
Must possess the skills required to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving small people. This is of the utmost importance.
Must be comfortable entering public places on the way home from work, with unknown substances on their clothing.
Must have a high level of comfort talking about bodily functions.
Must have the ability to pretend to eat playdough creations realistically. This is an essential requirement along with drinking numerous cups of pretend tea.
Must have the ability to read a ten-page story, upside down, with at least 4 interruptions per page.
Must be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to engage in for a large part of your working day.
Loves being outside come rain or shine. At Clever Clogs we love the great outdoors.
Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families. There is simply no other job quite like it.
If the above sounds like you, and you think you fit the criteria, we would love to hear from you!

Work remotely

No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

On-site parking
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person