Job Description

Looking to peruse your career within childcare?! Well this could be the right job for you!

LASC Childcare Services is a well-established non profit organisation Midlothain. We have strong family values, and promote the well being of our children and families, along with our valued team of staff.

We believe that we have a unique outward thinking ethos within the voluntary early years and childcare sector, and we would expect and encourage our staff team to be inspired in the same way.

We are looking for the ideal person to manage our provisions within Loanhead, Bilston and Roislin and support our well established teams.

Successful candidate would be expected to:

(Desirable) To be qualified to a level of BA childhood practice or equivalent. With 2 years minimum Management experience of out of school care.

However we would accept candidates with a minimum HNC/SVQ level 3 and be willing to undertake further training to BA childhood practice or equivalent.

- Have experience managing an out of school care serivce.

- Have a sound working knowledge of all local and national guidance including Play types, Curriculum for Excellence, UNCRC, GIRFEC , My World Outdoors and more.

- Have strong knowledge and understanding about Outdoor Education/Forest School and be excited to plan and deliver engaging educational activities and adventures for our children, in the rain, hail or shine!

- Work well among other team members sharing responsibilities and working collaboratively.

- Oversee children's observations, planning and assessment.

- Be a positive role model to all team members, ensuring delivery of high-quality care and practice.

- Be passionate about meeting the individual needs of all children, include those who require additional support for learning.

- Be motivated and confident in leading and supporting team members with in-house training opportunities.

- Promote and develop positive working relationships with parents, children, and team members.

- Be an effective communicator and deliver exceptional customer service.

- Keep yourself and the team up to date with latest practice

- To be reliable, hardworking, honest, with a good sense of humor and have a love for charity shops.

- To be confident using digital technology to ensure all relevant information is uploaded onto our Famly software app.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.50-15.50 per hour

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Expected start date: 11/08/2025