Closing date for applications: 29/07/2026
Interview date: w/c 10/08/2026
As well as interview you may be asked to undertake a short session in the setting prior to any offer of employment.
We are looking for a Childcare Practitioner to join our team here in Portlethen.
Your qualifications and experience:
We are looking for a qualified or unqualified childcare practitioner to come and work in our breakfast & after school club. Ideal candidates will have some experience working with children.
Hours of work:
This is a part time post working 16.5 hours per week term time with the possibility of additional hours during holiday periods.
Term time: Monday 3-6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 7.30am-9am and 3-6pm.
School holidays: Additional hours may be available.
Rate of pay:
The rate of pay for this post is £13.45-£13.79 per hour.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high quality childcare for children; they will be expected to support the Service Manager and the existing team. Duties will include caring for school aged children before and after school in a school environment, preparing and serving snacks, setting up and carrying out activities including arts and crafts, physical activities and general tidying and cleaning. This role would be ideal for someone looking to start or further progress a career in childcare and will provide a pathway to childcare qualifications.
The Setting:
Our Breakfast and Out of School Club operates at Hillside Primary School and has been designed to meet the needs of the children and families that use it. The service provides children with a unique learning experience before and after school and throughout the school holidays and is part of the charity Flexible Childcare Services Scotland (FCSS). At Hillside Breakfast & After School Club we will strive to provide high quality care in a unique environment where all children can flourish; physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. The Club is open before and after school and throughout the school holidays helping parents to stay in employment or education. The club is also available to children from other schools.
Our Vision:
At Flexible Childcare Services Scotland, our vision is simple; to enable every child, family, and community to access the individual early learning support and childcare services they need to thrive.
Our Values:
Our values represent the promises we make to our people and the people we support, and how we aim to achieve their hopes, expectations and aspirations. They are:
- We put people first
- We are flexible and accessible
- We will nurture and learn together
- We are committed to delivering quality in all that we do
- We act with integrity, doing the right thing
- We are solution focussed and resilient
Staff Benefits:
Working with Flexible Childcare Services comes with generous staff benefits including:
- Real living wage
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Subsidised childcare costs for team members
- Mental health support
- Store discount schemes
And many more!
If you share in our vision and values and you'd like to take the next step on your career journey, apply now!
FCSS is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
Pay: £13.45-£13.79 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work before and after school hours?
- Are you available to work additional hours during school holiday periods?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
