Play Leader, Gaelic, Balivanich Nursery

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Balivanich
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£34,009 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Gaelic language Early years curriculum knowledge Childcare experience Observation and assessment Play-based learning Team collaboration Record keeping PVG scheme membership

FULL DESCRIPTION

Play Leader, Gaelic, Balivanich Nursery (5659)

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a dedicated Play Leader for the Gaelic Medium nursery at Balivanich Primary School. This permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week, term time) offers a salary of £31,476 - £34,009 per annum, inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.

Job Details

  • Reference: CNS06196
  • Location: Balivanich Primary School, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, Uist, HS7 5LA
  • Salary: £31,476 - £34,009 per year
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Closing Date: Monday 18 May 2026

About the Role

The post holder will plan a curriculum which supports and guides children's all-round learning and development. You will plan and organise the play session taking into account the needs of every child. You will provide cover for the Manager as and when required.

Duties will include organising with the Manager and Nursery Key Workers, daily, weekly and termly play schedules taking into account each child's developmental stage; making observations, assessments and keeping records of children and play activities to ensure children's learning and development needs are met; maintaining and updating an accurate attendance register and records of children's personal details; and overseeing the safe collection of children at the end of the day by an authorised adult.

Essential Requirements

  • Knowledge and understanding of the Curriculum for Excellence, Pre-birth to Three, Building the Ambition, How Good is Our Early Learning & Childcare and the National Care Standards.
  • Proven childcare experience working with young children and their families in an early years setting.
  • A qualification that meets the Scottish Social Services Council's requirements for Practitioners.
  • Ability to speak and read Gaelic (essential).
  • Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children. (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot)

Salary for this post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Interviews will be conducted in person. It is vital you read the job description and person specification; in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria.

How to Apply

Apply via myjobscotland by the closing date of 18 May 2026. Ensure you address the person specification in your experience statement.

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