Childcare Supervisor

Perth and Kinross Council; Scone; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Scone is seeking a Childcare Supervisor for the Breakfast Kids Club. This term-time role involves managing daily operations and planning high-quality activities for children while supervising a small staff team. A strong interest in child development is essential, and applicants must hold a relevant childcare qualification. The position offers a part-time contract with a generous annual leave package and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Paid SSSC annual membership

Family-friendly work/life balance policies

Access to employee benefits and professional development

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in child development and well-being.
• Applicants must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting.
• Maintaining annual membership with the SSSC.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise daily operations of the service.
• Provide flexible childcare with stimulating activities.
• Lead a small staff team and collaborate with the school team.
• Build effective relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Child-focused sensitivity

Strong supervisory skills

Excellent communication

Planning and organisation

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children & Young People)

HNC Childhood Practice

HNC Childcare Early Education and Childcare

SVQ Level 3 Care Learning & Development

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job; it is about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

Opportunity Overview

Childcare Supervisor – PKC13335
£4,633 – £4,962 (6.5 hours per week, term‑time only)
Scone Kids Club

Do you like working with children and want to make a difference? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Childcare Supervisor at Scone Breakfast Kids Club, term‑time, before school.

This role involves managing the day‑to‑day running of the service and a small staff team, planning and providing high‑quality play experiences for children in Primary 1‑7. The contracted hours are 6.5 hours per week, term‑time, between 7:52 am – 9:10 am.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and organise daily operations of the service.
• Provide flexible childcare and a range of stimulating activities (arts and crafts, storytelling, den building, physical play).
• Lead a small staff team and collaborate with the wider school team.
• Maintain registration and financial information, and build effective relationships with children, parents, carers and other professionals.
• Uphold a safe and inclusive environment during and outside school hours in a registered childcare service.

Skills & Experience Required

• Child‑focused sensitivity, patience, compassion, and a welcoming approach.
• Genuine interest in child development and wellbeing, with kindness, respect, good manners and a sense of fun.
• Strong supervisory skills, excellent communication, ability to motivate and engage staff and children.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills, including maintaining registration and financial records.

Applicants must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for Day Care of Children within 3 months of commencing employment and maintain annual membership. A childcare qualification is required: SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children & Young People), HNC Childhood Practice, HNC Childcare Early Education and Childcare, or SVQ Level 3 Care Learning & Development.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and our key priorities. During the interview we will ask you to describe situations that demonstrate these values.

Benefits & Development

• A generous annual leave package.
• Six public holidays plus an additional discretionary day.
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme.
• Family‑friendly work/life balance policies (flexible working, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, volunteering time off, wellbeing framework).
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions.
• Access to a range of employee benefits and support for professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you. Please contact Helen Roach, Area Co‑ordinator, or Susan Johnstone, Team Leader, at [phone], or visit www.pkc.gov.uk/KidsClubs to find out more.

External candidates must provide contact details for two referees, including email addresses. One must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and, as a Disability Confident employer, guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. We also encourage former armed forces personnel. If you have lived overseas for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, an overseas criminal record check will be required.

Work with children and/or protected adults is a regulated role. Under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or obtain a PVG Scheme update.

Final offer will be subject to mandatory pre‑employment checks (references, eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications, fitness for the post).