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].
Childcare Centre Manager - Nairn / Junior World
We are currently looking for a Childcare Centre Manager to join #team CALA at our Junior World setting!
Closing date: Friday 20th September @ 9am.
You will work 35 hours per week, 52 weeks.
Salary:
£30,885.40 (Qualified)
£29,302.00 (Unqualified)
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 personal specifications: 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 / WECC - Inverness
We are currently looking for a Childcare Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Wimberley Estate Childcare Centre setting!
You will work 15.5 hours per week, 52 weeks.(3 x a week, Afternoon shifts 12.30pm – 6pm, flexible on the days)
Closing date: Friday 20th September @ 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.
Temporary Group Support Worker - Beechwood ELC / Inverness
We are currently looking for a Group Support Worker to join #team CALA at our Beechwood ELC setting!
27 hours p/week – Mon–Fri – Salary: £12 p/hr
Closing date: Friday 20th September @ 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.
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 20th September @ 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.
Temporary Group Support Worker - Ardross
We are currently looking for a Group Support Worker to join #team CALA at our Ardross ELC setting!
26 hours p/week – Mon–Fri during term time only. Salary: £12 p/hr
Closing date: Friday 20th September @ 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.
Childcare Practitioner / Junior World - Nairn
We are currently looking for a Childcare Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Junior World setting!
You will work 26.25 hours per week during term time only.
Salary
£12.26 p/hr (Qualified)
£12 p/hr (Unqualified)
Closing date: Friday 20th September @ 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 - Croileagan ELC / Nairn
We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Croileagan ELC setting!
Closing date: Friday 20th September @ 9am.
You will work 35 hours per week, Mon–Fri, term time only
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 / 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 20th September @ 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.
Temporary Group Support Worker - Reay / Caithness
We are currently looking for a Group Support Worker to join #team CALA at our Realy ELC setting!
2.5 hours p/week (Mondays) Salary: £12 p/hr
Closing date: Friday 20th September @ 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 - Reay / Caithness
We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner / Lunch Cover, to join #team CALA at our Reay ELC setting!
Closing date: Friday 20th September @ 9am.
You will work 4 hours per week( Mondays & Tuesdays) term time only
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 - Reay / Caithness
We are currently looking for a Cleaner to join #team CALA at our Reay ELC setting!
Closing date: Friday 20th September @ 9am.
You will work 4 hours per week, Mon–Fri, term time only
Salary per annum:
£12.26 p/hr (qualified)
£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)
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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