Senior Childcare Practitioner

Centreforequalities; Leven; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare organization is seeking a Senior Childcare Practitioner to oversee the operations of their Out of School Club in Leven, UK. The role includes planning activities for children, supervising a team, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment. Candidates should possess supervisory experience and a passion for working with children. The position offers a permanent contract at 22.5 hours per week with competitive salary options based on experience.

Benefits

Employee benefits package

Access to support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people in a play, care, or learning setting.
• Supervisory experience, preferably within a childcare service.
• Fun, engaging, adaptable, and passionate about working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the club.
• Plan and supervise activities with children and young people.
• Supervise a small team of childcare practitioners.
• Organise play area and provide appropriate resources and equipment.
• Create a safe and inviting space for leisure.
• Encourage independence and support children to try new skills.
• Provide healthy snacks considering dietary needs.
• Support children on a one-to-one basis when required.
• Deal with injuries and emergencies.
• Build professional relationships with parents/carers.
• Support the Childcare Manager with service delivery.

Skills

Experience with children and young people in a play, care, or learning setting

Supervisory experience

Fun and engaging personality

Adaptable and passionate about working with children

Job description

Proposed Interview Date

Monday 9 February 2026

Closing Date

Sunday 1 February 2026

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

FC5 £28,175.91 to £30,691.29 (Pro Rata)

Working Pattern

22.5 hours per week

Location

Parkhill Out o f School Club, Leven

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. 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.

Job Details

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and young people in Fife? Fife Council’s Out of School Clubs are the perfect place for you! We support families by providing a safe and fun environment for children and young people while their parents/carers attend work, training, or further education. Our clubs offer a wide range of play-based activities that keep the children engaged and happy.

Supporting Statement Requirements

• Working Together – Please give examples of when you have worked with others to contribute to team work 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.

Senior Childcare Practitioners Responsibilities

• oversee the day to day running of the club
• are responsible for ensuring the planning and supervision of activities with children and young people
• supervise small team of childcare practitioners
• organise play area, provide appropriate resources and equipment
• create a safe, inviting space to allow children and young people to enjoy their leisure time in their own way
• encourage independence, build self-esteem, and support children to try new skills and experiences
• provide healthy and nutritious snacks taking account of dietary and nutritional needs
• support children and young people on a one-to-one basis when required
• deal with injuries and emergencies
• build professional relationships with parents/carers and other professional
• think forward and be flexible in your approach
• support the Childcare Manager with all aspects of the delivery of an effective out of school service

Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience of working with children and young people within a play, care or learning setting
• has supervisory experience, preferably within a childcare service.
• is fun, engaging, adaptable, passionate about working with children and young people.

Other Requirements

Before confirming to 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. As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant 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. Further information is 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
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Contact

For further information, please contact: Emma Rowe at [e-mail]