Play Development Senior Practitioner

Fife Council; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Glenrothes is looking for a passionate Play Development Senior Practitioner to manage play activities for children and young people. The role involves delivering outdoor play programmes and supporting play practice development across the region. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification in Play work and have excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers a salary range of £28,175.91 to £30,691.29 annually, with a working pattern of 36 hours per week.

Benefits

Employee benefits package

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Hold a practitioner level qualification in Play work.
• Obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership.
• Knowledge of Play work principles required.
• High levels of interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and delivery of play activities.
• Support professional play practice development.
• Deliver outdoor play programmes and projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Customer focus

Education

SVQ Level 3 Play work or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 17 November 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 09 November 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £28,175.91 to £30,691.29

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Warout Primary School, Glenrothes

Purpose and Values of Education Directorate

The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.

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. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement should be submitted in addition to a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Please consider and demonstrate the following when completing your Supporting Statement:

• Working Together - Please give examples of when you have worked with others to contribute to teamwork and how you influenced those you were working with.
• Delivering Results - Please give examples that demonstrate your ability to organise and solve problems to achieve results.
• Personal Ownership - Please give examples of situations in which you have used your initiative to make improvements and used your skills to deal with challenges and change.
• Customer Focus - Please give examples of when your skills and knowledge have helped improve the learning and development of children.

Job Details

We are looking for a highly skilled Play Development Senior Practitioner who is passionate about improving life chances for all through a professional commitment to making a difference for all of our children and young people so that they achieve their full potential. As a Play Development Senior Practitioner, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation and delivery of play activities including outdoor play programmes and projects for children and young people across Fife. Senior Practitioners will support professional play practice in Fife as an integral part of Education and Children's Services Play Practice Development Team.

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Qualifications

• You are required to hold one of the following practitioner level qualifications (or equivalent): - SVQ Level 3 Play work or equivalent
• Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
• You should have a working knowledge of the Play work Principles
• You are required to have high levels of interpersonal skills and abilities which will enable you to work as a member of a team to ensure positive outcomes for all children and young people.

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.
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For further information please contact: Sharon Faulkner - [e-mail]