Childcare Practitioner (Peripatetic)
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,885 to £28,175 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Glenrothes, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fife Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22033 |
Summary
Job Details
These positions are new to the Childcare Services Team to work alongside the newly appointed School Aged Childcare Development Officers to support our Out of School Clubs across Fife.
The role would involve:
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.
More details are included in the role profile.
We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.
These positions are new to the Childcare Services Team to work alongside the newly appointed School Aged Childcare Development Officers to support our Out of School Clubs across Fife.
The role would involve:
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.
More details are included in the role profile.
We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.
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