Early Years Lead Practitioner, Glaitness Nursery

AdvertEarly Years Lead PractitionerGlaitness Nursery14 hours per week, 50 weeks per yearPermanent£35,553 - £38,309 pro rata£19.48 - £20.99 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Early Learning and Childcare Manager. Your working pattern is Thursday and Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. 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. The 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. This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 26 July 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Karen Petrie, Early Learning & Childcare Manager at karen.petrie@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873648. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.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.