About this role
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 09 February 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,885.50 to £28,175.91 (pro rata)
Working Pattern: 6.25 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 07:45 to 09:00
Location: Dysart Primary School
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.
Job Details
Hunger and poverty are having a detrimental effect on children’s ability to concentrate and engage in their school learning. Hunger often leads to lethargy and sometimes even disruptive behaviour, which ultimately leads to children not engaging in the classroom.
A childcare practitioner working in a Breakfast Café will provide a safe, secure environment before school where all children attending are provided with a healthy breakfast (ranging from cereal, toast, fruit and yoghurts).
Breakfast Cafes are a drop in services and are not a registered childcare provision.
The Person
We are looking for someone who:
Has understanding and experience working in a catering environment role
Understands dietary and nutritional needs
Organisational Skills
Willing to work as part of a team
Fun, Engaging and adaptable.
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain a Level 2 Disclosure with PVG. This will be actioned as part of your pre-employment checks.
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About Fife Council
Fife Council is committed to making the Kingdom the best place to do business. Fife Council is the third largest local authority in Scotland. We employ approximately 18,000 people who provide 900 different services to over 366,900 people. The services we provide range from education, social work, housing, and community services to transportation, looking after the environment and developing the economy.
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What you'll do
- The Childcare Practitioner will provide a safe environment for children before school and ensure they receive a healthy breakfast. This role is crucial in addressing issues related to hunger and its impact on children's learning.
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