Job Vacancy – Pitmedden Playgroup

Pitmedden Playgroup

Playgroup practitioner vacancy

Playgroup Practitioner to work Monday to Friday mornings (3-5 can be offered). 8.45-12.30am during term time. Salary £6.44 unqualified / qualified (level 3) £6.72.

The post is regulated work with children and is subject to the provisions of Protection of vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants must be or agree to become members of the Protection Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). Applicants should be registered or eligible to register as a Playgroup Practitioner with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Pitmedden Playgroup is registered with the Care Inspectorate and is a provider of pre-school education with Aberdeenshire local authority. It is a member of the Scottish Pre-school Play association and strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

The role’s duties are to be actively involved in the day to day running of playgroup , planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of activities. To comply with all the appropriate standards of quality. To be aware of and comply with all Health and Safety and Child protection policies and procedures.

For an application pack please call Diane Hopkinson 01651843285 or in writing to 14 Bronie Crescent, Pitmedden, Ellon.

Closing date for applications…..Friday July 5th 2013

Interviews will be held on ……Monday 8th July (Linsmohr Hotel)

WORK ON TARVES PARK DRAINAGE UNDERWAY

2013-06-June 043Long awaited work on the Braiklay Avenue Park drainage is under way this week.  Contractors, Souters are digging a series of drainage channels and filling with sand to improve and dry out the park surfaces.

Over the last few years the ground has become more and more boggy.  The Community Council and Local Aberdeenshire Councillor Paul Johnston, have been pressing for improvements.  The Council was persuaded to change it’s mind and make Tarves park amongst others, a priority when spending became available.

The work will take a week to 10 days.