Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 01 February 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary:

25,885.80 to 28,175.91 (pro rata)

Working Pattern:

22.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday between 07:45 to 09:00, 14:45 to 18:00 and various shifts between 07:30 to 18:00 during school holidays

Location:

Parkhill Primary

School, Leven

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 resume'. 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.

Job Details

As a Childcare Practitioner you will be expected to:


Plan, facilitate and supervise a wide range of play-based activities and social experiences both in and outdoors. This will include setting up the play space to ensure it is safe, stimulating and welcoming. Empower children to lead their own play, guiding them on as needed to boost their creativity and independence. Support children to prepare healthy snacks in line with dietary and nutritional need and guidelines. Support and encourage children to build confidence, self-esteem, and lifelong skills through play and exploration. Deal with accidents and incidents, responding calmly and professional, ensuring children's health and wellbeing needs are met.

The Person

We are therefore looking for someone who:


is fun, engaging and has experience of working with children and young people of all ages. holds a relevant childcare qualification, or is willing to work towards one as required by the Scottish Social Services Council is reliable, has good communication skills and can work as part of a team

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

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Alternative Formats

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Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

For Further Information Please Contact:

Emma.Rowe@fife.gov.uk