Senior Out Of School Childcare & Education Practitioner - Part Time

North Edinburgh Childcare; England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Senior Out Of School Childcare & Education Practitioner. This role involves delivering high-quality childcare services, supervising teams, and creating safe environments for children aged 5-12 years. Applicants must hold a relevant qualification and be eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council. The position offers 25 hours per week, with potential for full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Hold or be working towards a relevant qualification in childcare.
• Eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Ability to work in the UK and provide relevant documents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality childcare and education services.
• Supervise day-to-day work of team members.
• Run a busy club for children aged 5-12 years.
• Create a safe and stimulating environment for children.

Skills

Teamwork

Childcare experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking applications for enthusiastic, highly motivated and qualified individuals to fill the following posts within our Out Of School Childcare Team.

Senior Out Of School Childcare & Education Practitioner

25 hours/week – Monday to Friday (with up to full time hours during school holidays and in-service days).

Salary Up To £19,545.61/annum based on 25 hours/week depending on qualification status.

Responsibilities

• To have a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of high quality childcare and education services for a diverse range of children attending North Edinburgh Childcare’s Out Of School Services.
• To supervise the day to day work of team members and maintain an overview of the provision.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy club for children aged 5-12 years.
• The successful applicant will have experience of working with primary school aged children and be able to work as part of a team in the planning, delivery and evaluation of a high quality out of school care service.
• Practitioners will have a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of a variety of settings and they must be able to promote the learning, development and all-round well-being of children by identifying and meeting their care, support and learning needs, as well as being able to oversee the work of others.
• The successful candidate will be able to create a safe and stimulating environment that provides children with opportunities for overall development and will be able to take responsibility for groups of children as and when required within the provision and whilst on outings.
• The successful individual must ensure promotion of the highest standards of practice by adhering to North Edinburgh Childcare’s policies and procedures, work practice documents and Competency Framework at all times.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Please note that applicants for this post must hold or be working towards a relevant qualification to apply for this post.
• Please note that all applicants for this post must be eligible to:
• Register at practitioner level with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
• Work in the UK and have the relevant documents to prove this.

Application Details

The closing date for this vacancy is noon on Friday, 7 November 2025.

To apply via Application Form please go to following link:

https://forms.office.com/e/tExibVYzDy

or email your CV to [e-mail]