Jobs

Team Leader Job Advert

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22 hours per week, salary £25,165 - £27,225 pro rata (35 FTE)

Fixed Term until 18th July 2026

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We are seeking a playful, adaptable, confident and organised individual for this post. The purpose of the post is to coordinate and deliver high quality services, enabling children to thrive. For the right candidate, this will be a highly rewarding and stimulating role, offering plenty of variety in their work – all the while enabling their passion for children’s play to shine though.

 

The role is currently being advertised as fixed term until 18th July 2026, to cover a sabbatical term. There may be the possibility of an extension depending on operational need.

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Please note that appointments will always be made to the first point on the salary scale.

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The full job advert, full job description and person specification, plus a pack with further information can be downloaded from this page (at the side on desktops, at the bottom on mobiles). Each has useful information.

 

​​​​How to apply

The role requires PVG membership. The post is subject to the record accessed prior to the post commencing. Play Midlothian will meet this cost for the successful applicant.

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Please note that if selected for interview, you will also be asked to attend a play session in the week leading up to the interview - various day and time options will be available. 

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• The application deadline is 12.00pm (noon) on Monday 15 September 2025

• Interviews will take place on Wednesday 24 September 2025

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Please apply using the form via the button on this page (at the side on desktops, at the bottom on mobiles). Please note that CVs will not be accepted. 

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​​​Volunteering with Play Midlothian 

 

We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our play team. This would particularly suit those studying or wanting to work within playwork or family support, though would provide useful experience for any career with children.

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Volunteers:

• Gain work experience of working with children​

• Access training and support

• Help us to provide quality play opportunities and support to children

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All roles require PVG membership - the post is subject to the record access prior to commencing. Play Midlothian will meet this cost for successful applicants.

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You can complete the relevant application form at https://forms.office.com/e/6JhWFH9G6x​​

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​​​For more information on our volunteering programme please email laura@playmidlothian.org.uk