
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].
Assistant Office Administrator - Staffbank / Inverness
We are currently looking for an Assistant Office Administrator to join our Staffbank #team CALA, based at our head office in Inverness.
You will work 23.25 hours per week, 52 weeks.
Closing date: FRIDAY 21st March 2025 @ 9am
Salary – £12.60 p/hour.
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.
Family Centre Manager - Inverness
We are currently looking for a Family Centre Manager to join #team CALA at our Wimberley Estate Childcare Centre!
You will work 35 hours per week, 52 weeks.
Closing date: FRIDAY 28th March 2025 @ 9am
Salary
£15.50 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.
Facilities Maintenance Officer - Inverness
We are currently looking for Facilities Maintenance Officer to join #team CALA at our head office in Inverness and surrounding areas.
You will work 20 hours per week, 52 weeks.
Closing date: FRIDAY 28th March 2025 @ 9am
Salary: £13.50 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.
IT & Data Administrator - Inverness
We are currently looking for an IT & Data Administrator to join #team CALA at our head office in Inverness.
You will work 20 hours per week, 52 weeks.
Closing date: CLOSED
Salary From £14 p/hr (based on 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.
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: FRIDAY 28th March 2025 @ 9am
Salary
£12.26 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.
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, term time. (Mon-Fri: 2.30pm-6pm)
Closing date: CLOSED
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.
Cleaner - Reay / Caithness
We are currently looking for a Cleaner to join #team CALA at our Reay early years setting!
You will work 5 hours per week during term time only. (1 hour per day Mon-Fri)
Closing date: FRIDAY 28th MARCH 2025 @ 9am
Salary
£12 p/hr (Unqualified)
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 / Junior World - Nairn
We are currently looking for a Senior Childcare Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Junior World setting working with school aged children!
You will work 17.5 hours per week, 52 weeks. (Mon-Fri: 2.30pm-6pm) (adjusting weekly hours slightly during holidays)
Closing date: FRIDAY 28th MARCH 2025 @ 9am
Salary
£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 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.
Temporary Group Support Worker - Nairn / Junior World
We are currently looking for a Temporary Group Support Worker to join #team CALA at our Junior World setting in Nairn
Closing date: FRIDAY 28th MARCH 2025 @ 9am
You will work 30 hours per week, Mon–Fri, 9am-3pm, term time.
Salary: £12 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.
Temporary Group Support Worker - Fortrose ELC
We are currently looking for a Group Support Worker to join #team CALA at our Fortrose ELC setting in Fortrose
Closing date: FRIDAY 28th MARCH @ 9AM
You will work 10 hours per week, Mon–Fri, term time.
Salary: £12 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.
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 28th MARCH @ 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.
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.

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