Early Years Practitioner, Papdale Nursery (2 posts)

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Early Years Practitioner

Papdale Primary School

1 x 24.5 hours per week, 50 weeks

1 x 14 hours per week, 50 weeks

Permanent

£31,356 - £31,995 / £32,743 - £35,006 pro rata

£17.18 - £17.53 / £17.94 - £19.18 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Early Learning & Childcare Manager at Papdale Nursery.

For the 24.5-hour post, the working pattern is Monday to Friday. For the 14-hour post, the working pattern is Thursday and Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

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.

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.

These posts are regulated roles with children and require Level 2 Disclosure with PVG Scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 28 June 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Rachel Mills, Early Learning & Childcare Manager at rachel.mills@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 87 2650.

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.