Early Years Lead Practitioner, Stronsay Nursery - ORK09664
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,601.00 to £36,985.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Stronsay, KW17 2AE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09664 |
Summary
Advert
EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING
Stronsay Nursery
Early Years Lead Practitioner
24.5 hours per week, Term Time
Permanent
£31,601 - £33,791 / £34,320 - £36,985 pro rata
£17.32 - £18.52 / £18.81 - £20.27 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance
We 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.
To be appointed at Grade F:
You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy and a minimum of 2 years relevant experience working with young children.
You are also required to achieve an HNC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up post.
The early years service will support you to gain any practice qualifications whilst you work. You will also be able to attend training delivered by the early years team to support your practice development.
To be appointed at Grade G:
You must hold a recognised qualification which enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children), e.g. HNC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 3 Social Services (Children & Young People). You must also have significant experience of working with young children in a dedicated Early Learning and Childcare setting.
For both appointment grades, you are required to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within the first 3 months of taking up post.
This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.
Prospective applicants can discuss the post by contacting Petra McLay, Head Teacher on 01857 616246 or email petra.mclay@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 7 September 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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