Thinking about childcare as a career?

For children to get a good start, they need to be looked after and educated by people with the right skills, personal qualities and sometimes qualifications. Working with children, especially young children, is demanding, but it is also very rewarding. If you pursue a career in early education, childcare or playwork you can make a real difference to the quality of children's lives and to their families.

The demand for staff has increased in recent years and it will increase in the next few years with the Scottish Government's commitment to the expansion of Early Learning and Childcare.  There has never been a better time to enter a career in childcare.

Below are some of the services and posts in this sector:-

• Crèche - Lead Practitioner; Crèche Practitioner
• Kids Club - Senior Childcare Supervisor; Childcare Supervisor; Deputy Childcare Supervisor; Play Assistant
• Wraparound Care Service - Wraparound Care Co-ordinator; Deputy Wraparound Care Co-ordinator; Play Assistant
• Early Learning and Childcare (Nursery Class) - Senior Childhood Practitioner; Early Childhood Practitioner; Play Assistant
• Playgroups & Private Nurseries - Manager; Deputy Playleader; Play Worker
• Childminder - Registered Childminder; Childminding Assistant.  See Childminding as a career option for further details

Staff working in childcare services, with the exception of childminders, are required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council.

All Perth & Kinross Council posts, along with services registered with the Care Inspectorate, are advertised on MyJobScotland.