Senior out of School Childcare & Education Practitioner
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Date Posted:
January 8, 2026
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
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
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
The purpose of the Senior Out Of School Childcare & Education Practitioner is:-
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.
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.
The closing date for this vacancy is noon on Friday, 23 January 2026
Please note that this post may end early if the interviews are successful before this date.
To apply via Application Form please go to following link:-
https://forms.office.com/e/tExibVYzDy
or email your CV to info@northedinburghchildcare.co.u
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We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the following post in our Nursery Childcare Team: –
SENIOR CHILDCARE & EDUCATION PRACTITIONER
Full Time – 35.83 Hours/Week (Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day between the hours of 8am-6pm)
Salary – Up To £28,292.90/annum depending on qualification
The purpose of the Senior Childcare & Education Practitioner is: –
- 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 Nursery.
- 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 playroom within the nursery for children aged 4 months-5 years.
Successful applicants will have experience of working in an early years setting, a sound knowledge of key documents including Realising the Ambition: Being Me, National Practice Guidance For Scotland and the Curriculum for Excellence along with the ability to support others in the planning, implementation and evaluation of a high-quality early learning and childcare 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.
Please note that applicants for these posts must hold the relevant qualification to apply for this post.
Please note that all applicants for this post must be eligible to:-
- Become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
- Register with the Scottish Social Services Council at Practitioner Level
- Work in the UK and have the relevant documents to prove this.
The closing date for these posts is 12noon on Friday, 23 January 2026
Please note that this post may end early if the interviews are successful before this date.
To apply via Application Form please go to following link: –
https://forms.office.com/e/tExibVYzDy
or email your CV to info@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk
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Out of School Childcare & Education Practitioner
Categories:
Date Posted:
January 8, 2026
We are currently seeking applications for an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated individual to fill the following post within our Out Of School Childcare Team: –
OUT OF SCHOOL CHILDCARE & EDUCATION PRACTITIONER
22 hours/week – Monday to Friday
Salary up to £15,474.73/annum based on 22 hours per week depending on qualification
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.
Please note that applicants for these posts must hold, be currently working towards or be willing to work towards, a relevant qualification.
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.
The closing date for this vacancy is noon on Friday, 23 January 2026
Please note that this post may end early if the interviews are successful before this date.
To apply via Application Form please go to following link:-
https://forms.office.com/e/tExibVYzDy
or email your CV to info@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk
Recent Vacancies
January 8, 2026
January 8, 2026
January 8, 2026