Are you passionate about 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 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.
Director of Quality, Practice and Learning
We are recruiting an experienced, innovative, collaborative and solutions-focused Director of Quality, Practice and Learning. The successful postholder will work as part of our Leadership Team contributing to SCMA’s overall policy development, strategic planning, budget preparation and control, and lead on quality, learning and practice development.
This new re-focused position presents an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering our strategy, future ambitions and in shaping and influencing the development and delivery of childminding practice in Scotland.
Part-Time (up to 22 hours per week)
Salary: £58,117 - £62,252 pro rata, with potential progression on to £63,728 - £68,394 pro rata
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 is 12noon on Wednesday 17 June 2026.
Interviews will be held on Monday 29 June 2026.
Please Note: Only applications submitted on the correct form will be considered.
HR Advisor
We are recruiting an HR Advisor to provide pro-active and experienced HR advice, support and guidance to line managers on all aspects of our employment policies and practices.
This is a new role for SCMA with fixed term funding for two years until 31 March 2028 in the first instance.
Part-Time: 28 hours per week
Starting salary: £35,230 - £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 is is 12noon on Wednesday 17 June 2026.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 25 June 2026.
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.