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Early Years Practitioner, St Andrews Nursery - ORK09710

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Dyddiad hysbysebu: 08 Medi 2025
Cyflog: £30,251.00 i £33,791.00 bob blwyddyn
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 21 Medi 2025
Lleoliad: Toab, KW17 2QU
Gweithio o bell: Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni: Orkney Islands Council
Math o swydd: Dros dro
Cyfeirnod swydd: ORK09710

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St Andrews Primary School

Early Years Practitioner

14 hours per week, Term Time (Maternity cover)

Temporary up to 22 September 2026

£30,251 - £30,871 / £31,601 - £33,791 pro rata

£16.58 - £16.92 / £17.32 - £18.52 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for working with young children. You will be a warm and caring person with a real interest in playing with and supporting young children as they grow and develop. You will be curious about young children and keen to develop their interests. You will play a role in planning for and developing the environment and experiences in response to children’s needs. You will work alongside a nurturing and dedicated team who are all committed to delivering the very best for children and their families.

Regular training and courses are offered to all practitioners to support practice development, and there are plenty of opportunities to network with practitioners in other settings. Practitioners are also able to collaborate with practitioners from other settings and share learning.

To be appointed at Grade E:

You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy and a minimum of 2 years work or volunteering experience involving children.

You are also required to achieve an HNC in Childhood Practice, 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 F:

You will hold an HNC in Childhood Practice, 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). You are also required to have at least one years' experience of working with young children in a dedicated Early Learning and Childcare setting (this may be in a training or student role).

For both appointment grades, you should also be registered with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) no later than 3 months from commencing in post.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

To find out more, please contact Lisa Rutherford, Early Learning & Childcare Manager on 01856 861256 or email lisa.rutherford@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 21 September 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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