Job Description

We will be recruiting a new

Senior Childcare Practitioner

in the new year (2026), as our current senior will be moving on to a new post. Although an exact leaving date is still to be confirmed, we are keen to have the new practitioner in post prior to her departure to ensure a smooth handover, thought to be in the first quarter of 2026.

We are looking for someone who has

previous experience in a senior childcare role

, or a candidate who feels ready to take the next step in their career. Applicants who have not previously held a senior position should have

a minimum of four years' experience in childcare

.

Ideally, candidates will already hold an

SVQ Level 4 / PDA Level 8 qualification

, along with up-to-date

First Aid

,

Infection Control

, and

Food Hygiene

certificates. A strong working knowledge of key Out of School Care guidance--such as

Out to Play

,

Playwork Principles

,

Play Strategy

, and

GIRFEC

--is essential.
If you do not currently hold a Level 4 qualification, you must be willing to achieve this within

two years

of joining our team.

We are seeking someone who will

enhance our team with enthusiasm, leadership, and fresh ideas

--someone who is passionate about driving practice forward. In this role, you will take the lead on care plans and planning activities for the children, and you will support the Manager with a range of administrative responsibilities, including medication, fire safety, health and safety and risk assessments, planning and evaluations, and maintaining registers.

The successful candidate will be a positive role model, bringing energy and creativity to the team each day. You should be confident in your interactions with children and families, fun, reliable, and committed to doing whatever is needed to ensure the children have the best possible experience.

Someone who can drive a minibus would be preferential and this responsibility would come with a wage enhancement.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 20 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Glasgow G72 8JS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

senior childcare: 1 year (preferred) childcare: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person