Early Years Lead Practitioner, Glaitness Nursery - ORK10588
Job Description
Early Years Lead Practitioner
\n Glaitness Nursery
\n 14 hours per week, 50 weeks per year
\n Permanent
£35,553 - £38,309 pro rata
\n £19.48 - £20.99 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
\nYou will be reporting to the Early Learning and Childcare Manager.
\nYour working pattern is Thursday and Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
\nWe are looking for an enthusiastic individual who would enjoy being part of a dynamic whole-school team to help deliver flexible, high quality care and learning service that meets the needs of young children and their families.
\nThe necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
\nThis post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
\nApplications close at 23:59 on Sunday 26 July 2026.
\nFor a discussion about the role, contact Karen Petrie, Early Learning & Childcare Manager at [email protected] or on 01856 873648.
\nFor information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
\n We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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