Early Years Practitioner, St Andrews Nursery

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Early Years Practitioner
St Andrews Nursery
35 hours per week, Term Time
Temporary up to 15 February 2027

£31,356 - £31,995 / £32,743 - £35,006
£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 and Childcare Manager at St Andrews Nursery.

The role is based on a Monday to Friday working pattern. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to deliver delivering a high quality Early Learning and Childcare service which meets the needs of and promotes the development of young children and their families.

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 short listing 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 Manager at catherine.diamond@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 87 3535 ext 3204 or Shaun Tulloch, Early Learning and Childcare Operational Manager at shaun.tulloch@orkney.gov.uk 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.