
Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 31 March 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 22 March 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC5 £28,175.91 - £30,691.29 (Pro-Rata)
Working Pattern: 16.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday between 14:45 to 18:00 and 07:30 to 18:00 during school holidays)
Location: Pitteuchar Out of School Club c/o Pitteuchar East Primary School, Glenrothes
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.
Please include as part of your supporting statement:
Job Details
Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and young people in Fife? Fife Council’s Out of School Clubs are the perfect place for you!
We support families by providing a safe and fun environment for children and young people while their parents/carers attend work, training, or further education. Our clubs offer a wide range of play-based activities that keep the children engaged and happy.
Senior Childcare Practitioners:
The Person
We are looking for someone who:
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 to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
As this role requires SSSC registration, you 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.
Further Information
For further information please contact: Cathy Hammond - Cathy.Hammond-ed@fife.gov.uk