Early Learning and Childcare Senior Practitioner, St Andrews Nursery
- Location:
- St Andrews Primary School, Toab, Orkney, KW17 2QU
- Salary:
- £34,458 - £41,010 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 17.5 hours per week
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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING
St Andrews Nursery
Early Learning and Childcare Senior Practitioner
17.5 hours per week, Term Time
Permanent
£34,458 - £37,123 / £37,542 - £41,010 pro rata
£18.88 - £20.34 / £20.57 - £22.47 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance
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 also have experience of developing aspects of early years practice. Your role will involve working alongside the nursery manager to provide leadership to the staff team and drive self-evaluation and improvement in the setting.
To be appointed at Grade G:
You must hold an SCQF level 7 qualification that meets the requirements of the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Day Care of Children Service (minimum of HNC or SVQ3), and the requirement to achieve a relevant SCQF level 8 qualification, within 3 years of taking up post.
To be appointed at Grade H:
You will hold relevant practice based SCQF level 8 qualification (i.e. Diploma in Childhood Practice or Graduate Apprenticeship in ELC at level 8 or above). Commitment to personal and professional development.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various 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.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Lisa Rutherford, ELC Manager by emailing lisa.rutherford@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 1 February 2026
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
