Cramond Playgroup
Care Inspectorate Number CS/OSCR Charity Number SCO
Early years: Lead Practitioner (manager) – Part time Opportunity
1. Great opportunity to run an established and thriving early year setting
2. Part-time permanent contract, starting October
Based on experience £25, - £30, pro-rata
27 hours per week (term time commitment 8am - 12.30pm + 9 hours admin time worked flexibly)
Includes pension contributions / NI
3. Working pattern
4. In-setting (term time only, 38 weeks/year)
5. Administrative duties: 9 hours/week, throughout the full year (52 weeks)
6. 27 hours a week working week (term time)
7. Set working hours 8am - 12.30pm
8. Although the in-setting hours are specific term time, they are contracted and paid across the full 52 weeks, alongside the 9 admin hours. We are excited to find the right candidate for this role and will be able to look at the schedule with them around term time work and administration commitments that are key to this brilliant opportunity for a long-term commitment to early years. This current breakdown is based on 4 days in the Playgroup with one day aside for admin (can be worked from home). This is open for discussion with candidates but 4 days in-setting minimum.
CLOSING DATE : Thursday 25th September 5pm
INTERVIEWS : w/c 29nd September (ideally in Edinburgh, remote option available)
Cramond Playgroup is currently seeking a Playgroup Leader (Manager) to lead our much-loved, long-established community playgroup. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Early Years professional to lead a dedicated staff team, support the wellbeing and development of children aged 2-5, and build on the excellent reputation our playgroup enjoys.
Run by a committed team of staff and a supportive parent-led committee, Cramond Playgroup is a registered charity based in the well-equipped Cramond Kirk halls. We provide a fun, caring, and stimulating environment where children can flourish.
The role is for 27 hours per week during term time, comprising in-session work (typically 8:00am–12:30pm, Monday to Friday) and additional administrative hours. The playgroup follows Edinburgh City Council term dates.
The Playgroup Leader will:
9. Provide clear and inspiring leadership to the staff team.
10. Deliver and oversee the Curriculum for Excellence to ensure high-quality early years provision.
11. Monitor and support children’s wellbeing, learning, and development.
12. Act as the primary contact between staff, parents, regulatory bodies, and the voluntary management committee.
13. Take responsibility for compliance with Care Inspectorate standards, health and safety, and playgroup policies.
14. Play a key role in shaping the future direction of the playgroup, building on its strong foundations and community spirit.
We are looking for a qualified Early Years professional who:
15. Holds, or is working towards, a BA in Childhood Practice (or equivalent), with the commitment to achieving qualifications required for SSSC registration within a conditioned timeframe.
16. Has proven experience in a childcare setting, with leadership or management experience highly desirable.
17. Demonstrates excellent administrative, organisational, and IT skills.
18. Has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with staff, parents, and children.
19. Shows warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm for early years care.
20. Brings creativity, initiative, and vision to develop both indoor and outdoor learning opportunities.
This post is subject to PVG membership and SSSC registration. Cramond Playgroup is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding children.
To apply or request an application pack, please email: