Current Vacancies
Scroll the list below of our current vacancies. Click on each role to find out more and be the first to apply.
For any further information on any role or help with your application, please do not hesitate to call our office on 01463 222569 or email to [email protected].
Senior Early Years Practitioner - Munlochy
We are currently looking for a Senior Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Munlochy setting!
You will work 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri, Term Time only.
CLOSING DATE: THURS 29th JAN 2026 @ 5pm
Salary
£12.87 p/hr (Unqualified)
£14.63 p/hr (Qualified)
Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification or be currently working towards . Click here for further information:
For job remit: Click here
For Job Spec Click here
To apply online CLICK HERE
TO DOWNLOAD AND APPLY VIA POST/EMAIL
Application pack – Click here
Equal Opportunities – Click here
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC.
Childcare Practitioner - North Kessock
We are currently looking for a Childcare Practitioner to join #team CALA at our North Kessock setting working with school aged children.
You will work 17.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri: 2.30pm-6pm, Term Time only.
CLOSING DATE: THURS 29th JAN 2026 @ 5pm
Salary
£12.60 p/hr (Unqualified)
£12.87 p/hr (Qualified)
Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment. Click here for further information:
For job remit: Click here
For Job Spec Click here
To apply online CLICK HERE
TO DOWNLOAD AND APPLY VIA POST/EMAIL
Application pack – Click here
Equal Opportunities – Click here
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC
Early Years Practitioner - Beechwood ELC
We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Beechwood ELC setting doing maternity cover.
You will work 40 hours per week, 52 weeks. Permanent post.
CLOSING DATE: THURS 29th JAN 2026 @ 5pm
Salary
£12.60 p/hr (Unqualified)
£12.87 p/hr (Qualified)
Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment. Click here for further information:
For job remit: Click here
For Job Spec Click here
To apply online CLICK HERE
TO DOWNLOAD AND APPLY VIA POST/EMAIL
Application pack – Click here
Equal Opportunities – Click here
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC
Senior Childcare Practitioner - Junior World, Nairn
We are currently looking for a Senior Childcare Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Junior World setting!
You will work 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 52 weeks.
CLOSING DATE: THURS 29th JAN 2026 @ 5pm
Salary
£12.87 p/hr (Unqualified)
£14.63 p/hr (Qualified)
Candidates must hold a VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification or be currently working towards . Click here for further information:
For job remit: Click here
For Job Spec Click here
To apply online CLICK HERE
TO DOWNLOAD AND APPLY VIA POST/EMAIL
Application pack – Click here
Equal Opportunities – Click here
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC.
Senior Early Years Practitioner - Fortrose
We are currently looking for a Senior Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Fortrose setting!
You will work 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri, Term Time only.
CLOSING DATE: THURS 29th JAN 2026 @ 5pm
Salary
£12.87 p/hr (Unqualified)
£14.63 p/hr (Qualified)
Candidates must hold a VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification or be currently working towards. Click here for further information:
For job remit: Click here
For Job Spec Click here
To apply online CLICK HERE
TO DOWNLOAD AND APPLY VIA POST/EMAIL
Application pack – Click here
Equal Opportunities – Click here
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC.
Early Years Practitioner / Lunch Cover - Croileagan ELC
We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Croileagan ELC setting doing lunch cover.
You will work 12 hours per week, term time only. THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL NOVEMBER 2026.
CLOSING DATE: THURS 29th JAN 2026 @ 5pm
Salary
£12.60 p/hr (Unqualified)
£12.87 p/hr (Qualified)
Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment. Click here for further information:
For job remit: Click here
For Job Spec Click here
To apply online CLICK HERE
TO DOWNLOAD AND APPLY VIA POST/EMAIL
Application pack – Click here
Equal Opportunities – Click here
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC
Temporary Group Support Worker - Croileagan
We are currently looking for a Temporary Group Support Worker to join #team CALA at our Croileagan ELC.
You will work 16 hours per week, term time only.
(THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT RENEWABLE UPON EACH NEW TERM DEPENDING ON FUNDING & THE CHILD’S NEEDS.)
CLOSING DATE: THURS 29th JAN 2026 @ 5pm
Salary
£12.60 p/hr
Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment. Click here for further information:
For job remit: Click here
For Job Spec Click here
To apply online CLICK HERE
TO DOWNLOAD AND APPLY VIA POST/EMAIL
Application pack – Click here
Equal Opportunities – Click here
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC
Early Years Practitioner / Lunch Cover - Ardross
We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Ardross ELC setting doing lunch cover.
You will work 10 hours per week (Mon- Fri 11am – 1pm), term time only. THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL JULY 2026.
CLOSING DATE: THURS 22nd JAN 2026 @ 5pm
Salary
£12.60 p/hr (Unqualified)
£12.87 p/hr (Qualified)
Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment. Click here for further information:
For job remit: Click here
For Job Spec Click here
To apply online CLICK HERE
TO DOWNLOAD AND APPLY VIA POST/EMAIL
Application pack – Click here
Equal Opportunities – Click here
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC.
Travelling Practitioner - Inverness
We are currently looking for a Travelling Childcare Practitioner to join #team CALA in and around our Inverness Highland Settings!
You will work 35 hours per week, 52 weeks.
CLOSING DATE: THURS 29th JAN 2026 @ 5pm
Salary
£12.87 p/hr
Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications (SSSC Registration Qualifications) within a 3 year period of your employment.
For job remit: Click here
For Job Spec Click here
To apply online CLICK HERE
TO DOWNLOAD AND APPLY VIA POST/EMAIL
Application pack – Click here
Equal Opportunities – Click here
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC.
Cleaner - Munlochy
We are currently looking for a Cleaner to join #team CALA at our Munlochy setting!
You will work 5 hours per week, term time only (Mon-Fri: 1 hour per day)
CLOSING DATE: THURS 29th JAN 2026 @ 5pm
Salary
£12.60 p/hr
For job remit: Click here
For Job Spec Click here
To apply online CLICK HERE
TO DOWNLOAD AND APPLY VIA POST/EMAIL
Application pack – Click here
Equal Opportunities – Click here
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
CALA Staffbank
CALA Staffbank offers opportunities for people of all ages, with or without experience or qualification, to experience paid work in the childcare sector.
