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].
Finance/Office Administrator - Inverness Central
We are currently looking for a Finance/Office Administrator to join #team CALA at our head office in Inverness!
You will work 35 hours per week, 52 weeks
CLOSING DATE: CLOSED
Salary
£13.45 p/hr
For job remit: 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.
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 each day.
You will work 10 hours per week, term time only.
Salary
£13.45 p/hr (Unqualified)
£13.74 p/hr (Qualified)
CLOSING DATE: THURS 23rd April @ 5pm
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 - Wimberley Estate Childcare Centre - Inverness
We are currently looking for a Temporary Group Support Worker to join #team CALA at our WECC ELC Setting in Inverness!
HOURS: 20 Hours per week
(THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT FROM APRIL 2026 UNTIL JULY 2026)
CLOSING DATE: THURS 23rd April @ 5pm
Salary
£13.45 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 - Wimberley Estate Childcare Centre, Inverness.
We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Wimberley Estate Childcare Centre setting
You will work 35 hours per week, 52 weeks
CLOSING DATE: THURS 23rd April @ 5pm
Salary
£13.45 p/hr (Unqualified)
£13.74 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, Inverness
We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Beechwood ELC setting
You will work 20 hours per week, 52 weeks
CLOSING DATE: THURS 23rd April @ 5pm
Salary
£13.45 p/hr (Unqualified)
£13.74 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 / Maternity Cover - 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. THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL DECEMBER 2026.
CLOSING DATE: THURS 23rd April 2026 @ 5pm
Salary
£13.45 p/hr (Unqualified)
£13.74 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 - Wild Willows, Kincraig
We are currently looking for a Temporary Group Support Worker to join #team CALA at our Wild Willows setting in Kincraig.
You will work 30 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 23rd April 2026 @ 5pm
Salary
£13.45 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
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 23rd April 2026 @ 5pm
Salary
£13.74 p/hr (Unqualified)
£15.62 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.
Childcare Practitioner - Junior World, Nairn.
We are currently looking for a Childcare Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Junior World setting in Nairn, working with school aged children.
You will work 17.5 hours per week, 52 weeks – Mon-Fri: 2.30pm-6pm
CLOSING DATE: THURS 30th April @ 5pm
Salary
£13.45 p/hr (Unqualified)
£13.74 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 (Temporary) - Brora
We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Sutherland Stepping Stones setting!
(THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 31st JULY 2026)
HOURS: 22 Hours per week.
Salary
£13.45 p/hr (Unqualified)
£13.74 p/hr (Qualified)
CLOSING DATE: THURS 23rd April @ 5pm
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 - WATTEN
We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join #team CALA at our Watten ELC setting doing lunch cover each day.
You will work 6 hours per week, term time only.
Salary
£13.45 p/hr (Unqualified)
£13.74 p/hr (Qualified)
CLOSING DATE: CLOSED
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 - WATTEN
We are currently looking for a Temporary Group Support Worker to join #team CALA at our Watten ELC Setting!
HOURS: 16 Hours per week
(THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT FROM APRIL 2026 UNTIL JULY 2026)
CLOSING DATE: THURS 23rd April @ 5pm
Salary
£13.45 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
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.
