After School Care Practitioner (Term-Time) - 1 Year Maternity Cover

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Glasgow seeks an enthusiastic After School Care Practitioner for a part-time maternity cover role starting August 2025. The ideal candidate will provide care in a nurturing environment and will have relevant qualifications such as SVQ 3 in Playwork. This position offers a chance to work collaboratively in a vibrant and supportive team dedicated to children's play-based learning.

Qualifications

• Current SSSC registration required.
• Experience in Playwork is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Forest Schools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality play and care within After School Care policies.
• Work as part of an experienced team in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Playwork

Teamwork

Knowledge of Forest Schools

Education

SVQ 3 in Playwork at SCQF Level 7

Job description

Situated within the heart of the Primary School at Kingarth Street is Hutchesons’ After School Care Club. Established mid-nineties but registered and regulated 2018, it has a modern, airy feel and the spaces, both indoors and outdoors, offer the best play-based learning opportunities for children ranging in ages from 4 (attending school) to 16 years. It provides a safe, secure and nurturing environment in which children flourish.

Starting in August 2025, we currently have a 1 year maternity cover opportunity on a part-time/term-time basis for a dedicated and enthusiastic After School Care Practitioner who would enjoy working as part of our experienced team in a lively and friendly environment, and who will provide quality play and care within the framework of the After School Care policies and procedures and the Health and Social Care Standards.

Interested candidates must hold current SSSC registration and an SVQ 3 in Playwork at SCQF Level 7 would be advantageous.

Knowledge of Forest Schools would be advantageous as we are currently developing this within the service.