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].
Early Years Practitioner / Lunch Cover - Junior World, Nairn
We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA doing lunch cover,
at our Junior World setting!
You will work 10 hours per week, 52 weeks. (Mon-Fri: 11.30am-1.30pm)
CLOSING DATE: THURS 9th OCT 2025 @ 5pm
Salary
£12.87 p/hr (Qualified)
£12.60 p/hr (Unqualified)
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 2018.
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 - Brora
We are currently looking for an Group Support Worker to join #team CALA at our Sutherland Stepping Stones setting!
You will work 23 hours per week, 52 weeks. Fixed contract, renewable each term depending on funding.
CLOSING DATE: THURS 9th OCT 2025 @ 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 2018.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC.
Childhood Practice Manager - Inverness
We are currently looking for a Childhood Practice Manager to join #team CALA in and around our Inverness Highland Settings!
You will work 20 hours per week, 52 weeks.
Closing date: THURS 9th OCT 2025 @ 5pm
Salary: £16.10 p/hr
Candidates are required to hold or be working towards a BA in Childhood Practice, or other relevant childcare qualification equivalent to SCQF level 9. We also will consider applicants with relevant level 7 qualifications and experience who will be willing to work towards their BA in Childhood Practice within 3 years.
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 2018.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC.
Family Play Practitioner - Inverness
We are currently looking for 2 x Family Play Practitioners to join #team CALA in and around our Inverness Highland Settings!
You will work 35 hours per week, 52 weeks.
Closing date: CLOSED
Salary
£13.50p/hr
Candidates must hold a sector recognised qualification and or experience.
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 2018.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
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 9th OCT 2025 @ 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 2018.
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 - Brora
We are currently looking for a Senior Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Sutherland Stepping Stones setting in Brora!
You will work 35 hours per week, 52 weeks, Mon-Fri.
CLOSING DATE: THURS 2nd OCT 2025 @ 5pm
Salary
£12.87 p/hr (Unqualified)
£14.63 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 2018.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC.
Cleaner - Inverness (Beechwood & Wimberley)
We are currently looking for a Cleaner to join #team CALA working flexibly between our two Inverness settings, Beechwood ELC & Wimberley Estate Childcare Centre!
You will work 20 hours per week, 52 weeks. (Mon-Fri: 2hrs @ Beechwood and 2hrs @ WECC per day)
CLOSING DATE: CLOSED
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 2018.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Childcare Practitioner / Maternity Cover - Junior World, Nairn.
We are currently looking for a Childcare Practitioner to join #team CALA doing maternity cover,
at our Junior World setting working with school aged children!
You will work 17.5 hours per week, fixed term contract. (Mon-Fri: 2.30pm-6pm)
CLOSING DATE: THURS 9th OCT 2025 @ 5pm
Salary
£12.87 p/hr (Qualified)
£12.60 p/hr (Unqualified)
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 2018.
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 9th OCT 2025 @ 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 2018.
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.
