Are you passionate about nurture, high quality childcare and making a real difference to children and families in Scotland? Do you want to be part of SCMA – a thriving membership organisation, advocating on behalf of childminders and delivering services across Scotland?
The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a national Third Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working on behalf of its 3,000 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’s children and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMA provides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well as delivering local services.
Mentor Coordinator
We are seeking a passionate Mentor Coordinator to join our team. The successful applicant will play a key role in developing and delivering the scheme, connecting experienced childminders with those seeking guidance and support.
Full-time: 36 hours per week
Salary: £28,830 - £31,913
Full information about the role can be found using the links below, including the application forms, which should be returned to
recruitment@childminding.org. Please note that only applications submitted on the correct form will be considered.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 1 April at 12pm.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 17 April.
Job Advert |
Job Description |
Supporting Information
Application Form (Part One) |
Application Form (Part Two) |
Equal Opportunities Form (Part Three)
Finance Coordinator (Workforce)
We are recruiting a passionate and detail-oriented Finance Coordinator to join our team. The successful applicant will contribute to the operational management and delivery of the Shaping Scotland's Childminding Future programme finance functions.
Full-time: 36 hours per week
Salary: £25,465 - £27,940
Full information about the role can be found using the links below, including the application forms, which should be returned to
recruitment@childminding.org. Please note that only applications submitted on the correct form will be considered.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 2 April at 12pm.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16 April.
Job Advert |
Job Description |
Supporting Information
Application Form (Part One) |
Application Form (Part Two) |
Equal Opportunities Form (Part Three)
Senior Childminding Development Officer (SCDO)
We are recruiting a SCDO to help us deliver our childminding services. The successful applicant will coordinate and deliver the Integrated Childminding Service in the City of Glasgow area and provide appropriate support to childminders recruited onto the service.
Full-time: 36 hours per week
Salary: £27,077
Full information about the role can be found using the links below, including the application forms, which should be returned to
recruitment@childminding.org. Please note that only applications submitted on the correct form will be considered.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 21 March at 9am.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 27 March.
Job Advert |
Job Description |
Supporting Information
Application Form (Part One) |
Application Form (Part Two) |
Equal Opportunities Form (Part Three)
Workforce Officer (Three Posts Available)
We are recruiting three Workforce Officers to help us expand the childminding workforce as part of our exciting new Workforce Programme, Shaping Scotland’s Childminding Future, aimed at retaining and growing the numbers of childminders across Scotland.
Full-time: 36 hours per week
Salary: £23,772 - £26,083
Full information about the role can be found using the links below, including the application forms, which should be returned to
recruitment@childminding.org. Please note that only applications submitted on the correct form will be considered.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 18 March 2024 at 12noon.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 26 March.
Job Advert |
Job Description |
Supporting Information
Application Form (Part One) |
Application Form (Part Two) |
Equal Opportunities Form (Part Three)
Workforce Manager (Retention)
We are recruiting a Workforce Manager (Retention) to manage the development and delivery of childminder retention pilot models in our exciting new workforce programme - Shaping Scotland’s Childminding Future - aimed at retaining and growing the number of childminders across Scotland.
Full-time: 36 hours per week
Salary: £40,922 - £44,143
Full information about the role can be found using the links below, including the application forms, which should be returned to
recruitment@childminding.org. Please note that only applications submitted on the correct form will be considered.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 12 March 2024 at 12noon.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 20 March.
Job Advert |
Job Description |
Supporting Information
Application Form (Part One) |
Application Form (Part Two) |
Equal Opportunities Form (Part Three)
SCMA is working towards becoming an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. However, and linked to our desire to increase diversity applications are particularly encouraged from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates.
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