Overview
Senior Childcare Practitioner role at Ziron Environmental Services, Inc.
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 29th September 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 21 September 2025
Contract Type: Temporary until 16 August 2026
Salary: FC5 £28,175.91 - £30,691.29 (Pro-Rata)
Working Pattern: 16.25 hours per week (14:45 to 18:00 during term time) with various shifts during school holidays
Location: Collydean Out of School Club, Collydean Primary School, Glenrothes
Responsibilities
* Oversee the day to day running of the club.
* Responsible for ensuring the planning and supervision of activities with children and young people.
* Supervise a small team of Childcare Practitioners.
* Organise play area, provide appropriate resources and equipment.
* Create a safe, inviting space to allow children and young people to enjoy their leisure time in their own way.
* Encourage independence, build self-esteem, and support children to try new skills and experiences.
* Provide healthy and nutritious snacks taking account of dietary and nutritional needs.
* Support children and young people on a one-to-one basis when required.
* Deal with injuries and emergencies.
* Build professional relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
* Think forward and be flexible in your approach.
* Support the Childcare Manager with all aspects of the delivery of an effective out of school service.
In Return You Will Benefit From
* A competitive salary of FC5 £28,175.91 to £30,691.29 (pro-rata).
* Access to a wide range of professional learning and training opportunities.
* Career progression opportunities.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Experience of working with children and young people within a play, care or learning setting.
* Supervisory experience, preferably within a childcare service.
* Holds a formal qualification such as an SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People).
* Is fun, engaging, adaptable, passionate about working with children and young people.
Applied Standards & Compliance
* Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.
* As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration.
* If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months.
* If you need to achieve a qualification to maintain your SSSC membership, information will be provided if you are appointed. You must ensure you complete the qualification within the specified timeframe.
Additional Information
* More details are included in the role profile.
* We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.
* Role Profile and How We Work Matters information are available on the employer site.
* Employee Benefits – discounts on a wide range of products and services.
How to Apply
As part of your application, you must provide a Supporting Statement outlining how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. 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.
* Your experience of supervising and leading a team.
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