Quick overview
Job description
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 30 November 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 22 November 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC4 £26,786.83 to £29,170.80 (pro rata)
Working Pattern: 22.5 Hours per week
Location: Commercial Out of School Club, Dunfermline
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 resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.
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
If you want to find out what it is like to work in an Out of School Club? Watch Madara and Ross share what a typical day looks like and why they love their roles.
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain a Level 2 Disclosure with PVG. This will be actioned as part of your pre-employment checks.
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.
We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.
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
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For Further Information Please Contact : Kelly.Francis@fife.gov.uk
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