Current Vacancies

Come and join a dynamic, growing organisation that recognises that YOU are the difference that makes a positive impact every day on the lives of children, young people and their families.

Why work for CALA?

CALA delivers on a broad range of services, including Early Learning and Childcare Settings, School Aged Childcare, Family Services and Play based programmes.  This diversity provides employees with various career paths and opportunities to work in different settings and roles. 

By joining us here at CALA , you become part of a dedicated team working towards the common goal of providing exceptional services for children and families while also benefiting from a collaborative, positive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits Include:

  • Pension Scheme
  • Generous Annual Leave Allowance
  • 50% Discounted Childcare @ any CALA setting
  • Discounted Highlife Highland Membership
  • Training & Development
  • Opportunities for part time, term time or variable hours (role dependent).

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 - WECC / Inverness

We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Wimberley Estate Childcare Centre in Inverness

Closing dateFriday 14th December @ 9am

You will work 40 hours per week, Mon–Fri, 52 weeks.

Salary per annum:

£13.93 p/hr (qualified)

£12.26 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 (SSSC Registration Qualifications) within a 5 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.

Early Years Practitioner - Sutherland Stepping Stones / Brora

We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Sutherland Stepping Stones setting in Brora.

Closing date: CLOSED

You will work 15 hours per week, Mon–Fri, 52 weeks.

Salary per annum:

£12.26 p/hr (qualified)

£12 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 (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.

Cleaner - Sutherland Stepping Stones / Brora

We are currently looking for a Cleaner to join #team CALA at our Sutherland Stepping Stones setting in Brora

Closing date: CLOSED

You will work 5 hours per week, Mon–Fri, 52 weeks.

Salary per annum:

£12 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

Senior Childcare Practitioner - Nairn / Junior World

We are currently looking for a Senior Childcare Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Junior World setting! 

You will work 40 hours per week -> Mon-Fri, 52 weeks.

Salary

£13.93 p/hr (Qualified) 

£12.26 p/hr (Unqualified)

Closing date: Friday 6th December @ 9am

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.

Travelling Practitioner - Inverness

We are currently looking for two Travel Practitioners to join #team CALA in Inverness.

You will work 35 hours per week, 52 weeks.

Salary

£13.93 p/hr (Qualified) 

£12.26 p/hr (Unqualified)

Closing date: CLOSED

Additional travel allowance will be paid and you will be provided with a company van.

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 Childcare Practitioner - Nairn / Junior World

We are currently looking for a Senior Childcare Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Junior World setting! 

You will work 17.5 hours per week -> Mon-Fri, 2.30pm-6pm, 52 weeks.

Salary

£13.93 p/hr (Qualified) 

£12.26 p/hr (Unqualified)

Closing date: Friday 6th December @ 9am

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.

Early Years Practitioner / Lunch Cover - Wild Willows / Kincraig

We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Wild Willows ELC setting doing lunch cover.

Closing date: Friday 6th December @ 9am

You will work 10 hours per week, Mon–Fri, term time.

Salary per annum:

£12.26 p/hr (qualified)

£12 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 (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.

Childcare Practitioner - Croy

We are currently looking for a Childcare Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Croy SAC setting!

You will work 17.5 hours per week during term time only.

Closing date: Friday 6th December @ 9am

Salary

£12.26 p/hr (Qualified) 

£12 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 (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.

Childcare Practitioner / School Escort - Tain / TRACC

We are currently looking for a Childcare Practitioner / School Escort to join #team CALA at our TRACC setting!

You will work 8 hours per week, Monday – Friday during term time only.

Salary:

£12.26 p/hr (Qualified)

£12 p/hr (Unqualified)

Closing date: Friday 6th December @ 9am

Job Remit: CLICK HERE 

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 - Reay / Caithness

We are currently looking for a Cleaner to join #team CALA at our Reay ELC setting in Caithness

Closing date: Friday 6th December @ 9am

You will work 5 hours per week, Mon–Fri, term time

Salary per annum:

£12 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

Early Years Practitioner / Lunch Cover - Reay / Caithness

We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Reay ELC setting in Caithness

Closing date: Friday 6th December @ 9am

You will work 10 hours per week, Mon–Fri, term time

Salary per annum:

£12.26 p/hr (qualified)

£12 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 (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.

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