Deputy Childcare Supervisor

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.

Job Summary

Deputy Childcare Supervisor – PKC13512

Location: Milnathort Kids Club

Salary: £16,306 – £17,186

Hours: 18 hours per week term‑time (2:00 pm – 6:00 pm) and 36 hours per week on a rota basis during holiday periods and in‑service days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day‑to‑day running of the service and deputise in the absence of the Childcare Supervisor.
• Support the Childcare Supervisor to plan and organise the day‑to‑day operations to provide flexible childcare to children aged primary 1–14 years before and after school.
• Provide high‑quality care and a comprehensive range of appropriate stimulating and creative activities, such as arts and crafts, storytelling, den building, physical play and organising trips and outings.
• Work as a member of the Kids Club Team and wider School Team, contributing to children\’s learning and development within a safe and inclusive environment during all school hours.
• Help maintain office procedures and systems and establish effective working relationships with children, parents, carers and other professionals to ensure the effective delivery of services.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in early learning or a childcare environment with good knowledge of relevant governing bodies (SSSC, Care Inspectorate).
• Sensitivity, patience, compassion, and a welcoming approach that creates a feeling of trust and safety for children and their families or carers.
• Genuine interest in the development and wellbeing of children; qualities of kindness, respect, good manners and confidentiality.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills, with the ability to maintain office procedures and systems.
• No formal qualification required to apply; however a practitioner qualification (SVQ Level 3 Social Services, HNC in Childhood Practice, etc.) is expected within 6 months of employment.
• Will register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting employment.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave package plus 6 public holidays and an additional discretionary day.
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme.
• Family‑friendly and positive work‑life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework.
• Access to a range of benefits.
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and encourage you to get in touch with Susan Johnstone and Helen Roach to find out more.

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

We welcome applications from everyone. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 to discuss any reasonable adjustments.

Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from everyone, including former armed forces personnel and reservists.

Working with children and/or protected adults is a regulated role. Under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. If you have lived overseas for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will also be required.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement will be subject to mandatory pre‑employment checks, including references, eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.