Early Learning and Childcare Manager, Glaitness Nursery

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Glaitness Nursery

Early Learning and Childcare Manager

35 hours per week

Permanent

£41,557 - £45,900 / £46,503 - £49,295

£22.77 - £25.15 / £25.48 - £27.01 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced practitioner and leader to take on the role of Early Learning and Childcare Manager at Glaitness Nursery in Kirkwall. Glaitness Nursery is registered for 90 children aged 2-5 years and operates alongside Glaitness School. The Nursery Leadership Team is made up of an ELC Manager, Senior Early Years Practitioner and two Lead Early Years Practitioners, who work together to support the nursery community and drive improvement. You will lead a dedicated team who are all committed to delivering the vision of ‘Learning through play in a nurturing way’.

Since August 2022, the setting has operated from a new purpose built/refurbished building on the Glaitness School site. The setting prides itself on focusing on their children but also their families and connections to the wider community.

The new manager will join a small team of ELC managers in Orkney, who meet regularly for support and development. The Early Years Service offer support and training and the service run regular development opportunities.

To be appointed at I:

You should hold a qualification that meets the requirements of the SSSC as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children Service (minimum of HNC or SVQ3) and there is a requirement to achieve a relevant qualification to meet SSSC criteria as a Manager / Lead Practitioner in a Day Care of Children Service within 3 years of taking up the post. There will be support given to gain the qualification if you do not already have this.

To be appointed at J:

You should hold a Degree in Childhood Practice, or other relevant qualification to meet the SSSC criteria as a Manager / Lead Practitioner in a Day Care of Children Service.

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 Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

If you would like to find out more about this post or about working in Orkney, please contact Shaun Tulloch, Operational Manager (Early Learning and Childcare) on shaun.tulloch@orkney.gov.uk or telephone 01856 873535 ext. 3204.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 4 January 2026

Please note that interview expenses are payable for this post, in according with policy.