Childcare Manager

Fife Council; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Glenrothes is seeking a Childcare Manager to oversee out of school clubs for children aged 4 to 19. The ideal candidate will have the relevant qualifications and experience managing teams, and will be responsible for day-to-day operations and ensuring quality play-based activities for children. This permanent position offers a salary of £33,732.26 - £41,972.91 based on experience.

Benefits

Employee benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum relevant professional qualification recognized by SSSC.
• Eligible to register with SSSC in the category of Manager.
• Experience working with children aged 4 to 19 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a cluster of out of school clubs.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the cluster.
• Manage a team of Childcare Practitioners and Senior Childcare Practitioners.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Supervision and management skills

IT skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification recognized by SSSC (SCQF Level 7 or above)

Eligibility to register with SSSC

SCQF Level 9 qualification such as PDA 9 Childhood Practice or BA Childhood Practice

Job description

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC7 £33,732.26 - £41,972.91

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Based at Fife House, Glenrothes

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked \'upload resumé\'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Please include as part of your supporting statement:

• Your experience of working with children and young people.
• Your experience of supervising teams and managing Childcare Services.

Job Details

We are looking for a Childcare Manager to manage and oversee a cluster of out of school clubs for school aged children across North East Fife.

Each Out of School Club is registered with the Care Inspectorate and are designed to support families to access employment or further education, while children are able to access quality play-based activities and experiences.

The Childcare Manager will be fully responsible for the day-to-day management of their cluster, the direct management of a team of Childcare Practitioners and Senior Childcare Practitioners.

The Person

If you meet the essential criteria outlined below, we'd like to hear from you:

• You must hold as a minimum a relevant professional qualification recognised by the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) for the purpose of professional registration at SCQF Level 7 or above which would include an HNC Childhood Practice or SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) or equivalent.
• You must be eligible to register with the SSSC in the category of Manager of a Day Care of Children Service and hold or be willing to work towards an SCQF Level 9 qualification such as the PDA 9 Childhood Practice or BA Childhood Practice.
• You should have experience of working with children and young people between the age of 4 to 19 years, including the planning, preparation and delivery of activities tailored to the individual needs of children.
• You should have knowledge of key local and national guidance, best practice and legislation.
• You must have experience of managing or supervising people.
• You must have IT skills.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.

As this role requires SSSC registration, you will have three months to apply for registration.

If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you\'re registered within the required six months.

If you need to achieve a qualification to maintain your SSSC membership, information will be provided if you are appointed. You must ensure you complete the qualification within the specified timeframe.

More details are included in the role profile.

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Directorate Information - Council Department information
• Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial.
• Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please e-mail [e-mail].

We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8th October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline. This is a great opportunity to meet face to face with Hiring Managers and learn more about the type of vacancies that are available and what it\'s like to work in local government. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams who can offer help with our online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.

For further information please contact: Stacey Scott - [e-mail]