Playgroup Manager : Cramond Playgroup

Cramond Playgroup

Cramond Kirk Halls, Cramond Glebe Road, Edinburgh, EH4 6NS

Care Inspectorate Number CS2003011854/OSCR Charity Number SCO21155

Early years: Lead Practitioner (manager) – Opportunity

· Great opportunity to run an established and thriving early year setting

· Open ended contract, starting ASAP

· Based on experience £25,000 - £30,000 pro-rata

· 24 - 27 hours per week, for 52 weeks per year

· Includes pension contributions / NI and 5.6 weeks holiday pay.

· Post is paid 52 weeks per year and maintained across periods where the playgroup is closed for term times.

· Working Pattern: Hours are split between those worked during the playgroup term (38 weeks per year) and those out with term (the remaining 14 weeks, including 5.6 weeks holiday pay).

o In session working hours:

4.5 hours between 8.00am to 12.30, 4 mornings per week across Monday to Friday (18 total hours p/w – to be discussed at interview).

o Administrative working hours:

6 to 9 hours p/w – (worked flexibly)

Total paid hours per week: between 24 to 27 (flexible depending on candidate). This is paid for the full 52 weeks, paid equally per month

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 19th October 2025 (midnight)

INTERVIEWS: Starting week 20th October onwards

To apply or request an application pack, please email: cramondsecretary@gmail.com

Job description and application pack are also available here to download below.

Cramond Playgroup is currently seeking a Playgroup Leader (Manager) to lead our much-loved, long-established community playgroup. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Early Years professional to lead a dedicated staff team, support the wellbeing and development of children aged 2-5, and build on the excellent reputation our playgroup enjoys.

Run by a committed team of staff and a supportive parent-led committee, Cramond Playgroup is a registered charity based in the well-equipped Cramond Kirk halls. We provide a fun, caring, and stimulating environment where children can flourish.

The Playgroup Leader will:

· Provide clear and inspiring leadership to the staff team.

· Deliver and oversee the Curriculum for Excellence to ensure high-quality early years provision.

· Monitor and support children’s wellbeing, learning, and development.

· Act as the primary contact between staff, parents, regulatory bodies, and the voluntary management committee.

· Take responsibility for compliance with Care Inspectorate standards, health and safety, and playgroup policies.

· Play a key role in shaping the future direction of the playgroup, building on its strong foundations and community spirit.

We are looking for a qualified Early Years professional who:

· Holds, or is working towards, a BA in Childhood Practice (or equivalent), with the commitment to achieving qualifications required for SSSC registration within a conditioned timeframe.

· Has proven experience in a childcare setting, with leadership or management experience highly desirable.

· Demonstrates excellent administrative, organisational, and IT skills.

· Has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with staff, parents, and children.

· Shows warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm for early years care.

· Brings creativity, initiative, and vision to develop both indoor and outdoor learning opportunities.

This post is subject to PVG membership and SSSC registration. Cramond Playgroup is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding children.

To apply or request an application pack, please email: cramondsecretary@gmail.com