Early Years Centre Manager (Term-Time) - Space Place Early Years Centre - SOA12938 - SOA12938
| Company: | South Ayrshire |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £54,602 - £60,043 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Prestwick, KA9 1SP |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Sept 2026 |
Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
To manage a Nursery/ Early Years Centre to ensure the provision of a fully inclusive service of quality early learning and childcare for children aged 0-5 years in line with national guidelines and care standards.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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ABOUT US
South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.
Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.
We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.
BENEFITS
Here’s what we can offer!
Competitive salary
Excellent pension scheme
Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
Car leasing scheme
Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
Cycle to Work Scheme
Scotwest Credit Union
REQUIREMENTS
This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at
www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews for this post are scheduled for 23/09/2026.
The grade of this post is Level 14.
The work style for this post is Frontline worker
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