Vacancies with SCMA

SCMA is the national voice of the childminding sector in Scotland. We work with our members to help improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland's children. We also play a big part in influencing change at government level to ensure new legislation is proportional and fits our member's needs.

More than 80% of Scotland's childminders are members of SCMA. Work with us if you share our Vision of 'Quality childminding... building confident children within a family childcare experience'.

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.

Marketing and Communications Coordinator - Programme for Scotland's Childminding Future
We’re looking for a creative professional with a passion for delivering high-quality content to join our busy team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the SCMA in support of the delivery of a national Marketing and Communications Campaign which is focused on the retention and recruitment of childminders in Scotland.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to support the design and delivery of targeted communications to a variety of audiences that inspire and inform, and support the delivery and performance of our digital channels, creating engaging written content for publications and website in line with SCMA’s branding.

Part-Time: 18 hours per week
Salary: £27,278 - £29,930 (pro rata for part time staff)

Please use the links below to find more information about the role, and download the application forms:

Recruitment Advert  |  Job Description |  Supporting Information

Application Form Part 1 |  Application Form Part 2 |  Equal Opportunities Form

If you would like to be part of our team, please send your completed application forms to recruitment@childminding.org stating the post you are applying for.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications Friday 6 June 2025 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Thursday 19 June 2025.

Please Note: Only applications submitted on the correct form will be considered.

Project and Data Administrator - Programme for Scotland's Childminding Future
We’re looking for a a self-reliant and proactive professional with at least two years' experience in a data-focused administrative role. You'll be collating and presenting key statistics to the PSCF team and working closely with staff and childminders to ensure progress along the recruitment and retention pathways of the Programme for Scotland's Childminding Future.

The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in supporting the success of SCMA national childminder recruitment and retention programme, ensuring the smooth operation of key data administration and providing comprehensive administrative support to the team. In this role, you'll manage the recruitment mailbox and produce insightful data reports that drive informed decision-making.

Full-Time: 36 hours per week
Salary: £24,514-£26,532

Please use the links below to find more information about the role, and download the application forms:

Recruitment Advert  |  Job Description |  Supporting Information

Application Form Part 1 |  Application Form Part 2 |  Equal Opportunities Form

If you would like to be part of our team, please send your completed application forms to recruitment@childminding.org stating the post you are applying for.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications Friday 6 June 2025 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17 June 2025.

Please Note: Only applications submitted on the correct form will be considered.

Workforce Officer - Programme for Scotland's Childminding Future
We're recruiting a Workforce Officer to help us expand the childminding workforce as part of our exciting Programme for Scotland’s Childminding Future, aimed at retaining and growing the numbers of childminders across Scotland.

The successful applicant will work to support potential new childminders by delivering a childminding recruitment model in local authority areas and will work closely with the Workforce Manager, using SCMA’s successful childminding specific model.

Full-Time: 36 hours per week
Salary: £27,278 - £29,930

Please use the links below to find more information about the role, and download the application forms:

Recruitment Advert  |  Job Description |  Supporting Information

Application Form Part 1 |  Application Form Part 2 |  Equal Opportunities Form

If you would like to be part of our team, please send your completed application forms to recruitment@childminding.org stating the post you are applying for.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications Friday 6 June 2025 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Monday 23 June 2025.

Please Note: Only applications submitted on the correct form will be considered.

Workforce Liaison Lead - Programme for Scotland's Childminding Future
Are you a relationship builder with a passion for making a real difference in children’s lives? The SCMA is seeking a Workforce Liaison Lead to manage relationships, contributing to expanding our national childminder recruitment programme. You'll be instrumental in nurturing strategic partnerships with local authorities, third-sector organisations, and charities across Scotland.

Your key focus will be on cultivating strong, productive relationships with partner organisations. You'll proactively engage with local authorities to understand their needs and identify opportunities for joint recruitment ventures. Internally, you'll work closely with our Workforce Manager and wider team to ensure seamless integration of partnership activities, driving us closer to our national recruitment targets.

Part-Time: 18 hours per week
Salary: £35,320 - £38,372 (pro rata for part-time staff)

Please use the links below to find more information about the role, and download the application forms:

Recruitment Advert  |  Job Description   |  Supporting Information

Application Form Part 1 |  Application Form Part 2 |  Equal Opportunities Form

If you would like to be part of our team, please send your completed application forms to recruitment@childminding.org stating the post you are applying for.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications Tuesday 10 June 2025 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Monday 16 June 2025.

Please Note: Only applications submitted on the correct form will be considered.

Training Administrator - Programme for Scotland's Childminding Future
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for supporting learning and development. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your administrative skills can shine? If so, we're looking for a Training Administrator to be part of the team working on our exciting Programme for Scotland’s Childminding Future (PSCF), aimed at retaining and growing the numbers of childminders across Scotland.

The successful applicant will be the key to ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of our PSCF training programme - from managing the training calendar and coordinating logistics to handling attendee communication and maintaining accurate records. The postholder is required to have proven administrative experience, ideally in a training or learning and development environment.

Part-Time: 18 hours per week
Salary: £24,514 - £26,532 (pro rata for part-time staff)

Please use the links below to find more information about the role, and download the application forms:

Recruitment Advert  |  Job Description   |  Supporting Information

Application Form Part 1 |  Application Form Part 2 |  Equal Opportunities Form

If you would like to be part of our team, please send your completed application forms to recruitment@childminding.org stating the post you are applying for.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25 June 2025.

Please Note: Only applications submitted on the correct form will be considered.

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.