Playgroup Manager
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2026 |
| Location: | EH4 3QU |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Blackhall Playgroup |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Playgroup Manager – Edinburgh
Location: Blackhall, Edinburgh
Hours: Term‐time only — 8.30am–12.30pm Monday–Wednesday + 6.5 hrs admin
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About Us
Blackhall Playgroup is a warm, friendly, community‐run early years setting based at St Columba’s Church in Blackhall. For over 40 years, we’ve provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children aged 2–4 can learn, play and thrive through child‐led, play‐based learning and outdoor exploration. We are now looking for a passionate, motivated and experienced Playgroup Manager to lead our small, dedicated team and help us continue delivering high‐quality early years care and education.
About the Role
As Playgroup Manager, you will oversee the day‐to‐day running of the setting and ensure we meet all Care Inspectorate standards and Scottish Government Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) requirements. You will also work in line with SSSC Codes of Practice, Health and Social Care Standards, and the Care Inspectorate Quality Improvement Framework.
Key Responsibilities
• Leading, supporting and inspiring staff to create a caring, inclusive and engaging environment
• Ensuring children’s individual needs are met and recorded in line with GIRFEC
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and safeguarding
• Building strong, positive relationships with parents, carers, the committee and the wider community
• Overseeing planning, curriculum delivery and self‐evaluation in line with Realising the Ambition and Curriculum for Excellence (Early Level)
• Managing administrative tasks including budgeting, rotas, policy updates, risk assessments and Care Inspectorate documentation
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Warm, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about early years education
• A confident team leader with strong communication and organisational skills
• Skilled at balancing people‐focused leadership with administrative responsibilities
• Committed to high‐quality, child‐led, play‐based learning
• Happy to sing out of tune, get messy, and be fully present with the children each day
Essential Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3) in Social Services (Children and Young People) or equivalent
• Ideally SCQF Level 9 (BA Childhood Practice) or working towards this
• Registered with (or eligible to register with) the SSSC as a manager/lead practitioner
• PVG/Disclosure Scotland membership
• Experience working in an early years or playgroup setting, including supervisory responsibilities
• Ability to identify and deliver high‐quality provision in line with legislation, national guidance and theory
• Confident with IT and administration, including Microsoft Office 365
What We Offer
• A supportive, friendly and community‐focused working environment
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and CPD
• Pension contributions and flexible admin hours
• Term‐time working that supports work–life balance
How to Apply
Please send your CV to admin@blackhallplaygroup.org by 5pm on Monday 22nd June 2026.
Location: Blackhall, Edinburgh
Hours: Term‐time only — 8.30am–12.30pm Monday–Wednesday + 6.5 hrs admin
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About Us
Blackhall Playgroup is a warm, friendly, community‐run early years setting based at St Columba’s Church in Blackhall. For over 40 years, we’ve provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children aged 2–4 can learn, play and thrive through child‐led, play‐based learning and outdoor exploration. We are now looking for a passionate, motivated and experienced Playgroup Manager to lead our small, dedicated team and help us continue delivering high‐quality early years care and education.
About the Role
As Playgroup Manager, you will oversee the day‐to‐day running of the setting and ensure we meet all Care Inspectorate standards and Scottish Government Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) requirements. You will also work in line with SSSC Codes of Practice, Health and Social Care Standards, and the Care Inspectorate Quality Improvement Framework.
Key Responsibilities
• Leading, supporting and inspiring staff to create a caring, inclusive and engaging environment
• Ensuring children’s individual needs are met and recorded in line with GIRFEC
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and safeguarding
• Building strong, positive relationships with parents, carers, the committee and the wider community
• Overseeing planning, curriculum delivery and self‐evaluation in line with Realising the Ambition and Curriculum for Excellence (Early Level)
• Managing administrative tasks including budgeting, rotas, policy updates, risk assessments and Care Inspectorate documentation
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Warm, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about early years education
• A confident team leader with strong communication and organisational skills
• Skilled at balancing people‐focused leadership with administrative responsibilities
• Committed to high‐quality, child‐led, play‐based learning
• Happy to sing out of tune, get messy, and be fully present with the children each day
Essential Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3) in Social Services (Children and Young People) or equivalent
• Ideally SCQF Level 9 (BA Childhood Practice) or working towards this
• Registered with (or eligible to register with) the SSSC as a manager/lead practitioner
• PVG/Disclosure Scotland membership
• Experience working in an early years or playgroup setting, including supervisory responsibilities
• Ability to identify and deliver high‐quality provision in line with legislation, national guidance and theory
• Confident with IT and administration, including Microsoft Office 365
What We Offer
• A supportive, friendly and community‐focused working environment
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and CPD
• Pension contributions and flexible admin hours
• Term‐time working that supports work–life balance
How to Apply
Please send your CV to admin@blackhallplaygroup.org by 5pm on Monday 22nd June 2026.