Early Years Coordinator
Benefits: As a Staff Annual Contract, benefits include discount on school fees (pro-rated based on hours worked).
Drumduan School is a modern and progressive Steiner School located in the beautiful North East of Scotland overlooking Findhorn Bay and the Moray Firth. With an emphasis on experiential education, nature connection, and the creativity that flows from children being given the space to develop in a low technology school environment, the School currently has 105 students from Kindergarten to Class 12 in the Upper School and 38 teaching and non-teaching staff.
We are currently looking for a part time Early Years Coordinator for our Early Years Team.
Our School operates with a collective decision-making structure, the Core Group of staff, at its centre. The Core Group aims to coordinate the running of the school in order to best support its pedagogical purpose and with heed to its financial sustainability.
The Core Group is made up of coordinators and managers who hold particular roles within the school, as well as those staff who wish to take responsibility for carrying broader aspects of school life.
The Operational Manager, Early Years Coordinator, Lower-Middle School Coordinator, Upper School Coordinator, Facilities Manager and Finance Manager are key members, and the Core Group Chair coordinates all Core Group meetings and activities.
The successful candidate will be a natural organiser and efficient in prioritising, managing and completing an ongoing list of varied responsibilities. Their strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and positively with a variety of stakeholders will help them thrive in the Early Years Coordinator role.
We would expect the successful candidate to have knowledge and experience in the majority of the main responsibility areas as detailed below and a willingness to engage, learn and work within the areas of less experience. It is essential that they have the qualifications needed by Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to register with the Care Inspectorate as the Registered Manager of the Early Years Service.
Drumduan School is committed to Safeguarding and Welfare of all children.
All employees will be vetted for suitability to work with children and young people, and all appointments will be subject to the following:
- Satisfactory PVG Disclosure
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
- SSSC Registration
Interviews will include questions to ascertain applicants understanding of and commitment to Safeguarding of all children within the school.
Drumduan School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
