Early Years Practitioner, Stromness Nursery - ORK09876
| Posting date: | 17 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,251.00 to £33,791.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ORK09876 |
Summary
Advert
EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING
Stromness Primary School
Early Years Practitioner
35 hours per week, Term Time
Temporary to 3 July 2026
£30,251 - £30,871 / £31,601 - £33,791
£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 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 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 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.
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 Caroline Easton, Early Learning & Childcare Manager on 01856 850544 or email caroline.easton@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk or Catherine Diamond, Service Manager Early Learning and Childcare on 01856 873535 ext 3204, email catherine.diamond@orkney.gov.uk
It is anticipated that interviews will take place in week commencing 15 December 2025
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 30 November 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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