Early Learning and Childcare Senior Practitioner
St Andrews Nursery
17.5 hours per week, Term Time
Temporary up to 15 February 2027
£35,553 - £38,309 / £38,747 - £42,342 pro rata
£19.48 - £20.99 / £21.23 - £23.20 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to the Early Learning and Childcare Manager.
Your working pattern is Wednesday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
The purpose of this role is to contribute, as part of a leadership team, to developing and leading the effective delivery of high quality ELC services to children aged 2-5 years and their families.
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Early Years Practitioner for the post of Senior Practitioner at St Andrews Nursery. You will have experience of working in a nursery and have experience of developing aspects of early years practice. Your role will involve working alongside the nursery manager to provide pedagogical leadership.
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 5 July 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Catherine Diamond, Service Manager Early Learning and Childcare at [email protected] or on 01856 87 3535 ext 3204 or Shaun Tulloch, Early Learning and Childcare Operational Manager at [email protected] or on 01856 87 3535 ext 3204.
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.
