Toothbrushing Supervisor (2 posts), Hope Primary School

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Hope Primary School

Toothbrushing Supervisor (2 posts)

1 x 3 hours per week, Term Time

1 x 1 hour per week, Term Time

Temporary up to 17 August 2026

We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible

£29,909 - £30,237 pro rata

£15.50 - £15.67 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

We are looking for positive and enthusiastic individuals to help deliver the Childsmile Toothbrushing Programme for children at Hope Primary School..

The post will involve organising and supervising children brushing their teeth as part of the NHS Orkney Childsmile Toothbrushing Programme. You will work on your own supervising children brushing their teeth, but you will have regular contact with the NHS Orkney Oral Health Team. While your role is not to brush children’s teeth you will be there to encourage the children to brush their teeth well and develop this important lifetime habit.

Appropriate and relevant experience of working with children is essential.

The hours are worked around school timetables and breaks, four days per week.

This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to contact Karyn Tait, Oral Health Team Lead, NHS Orkney for further details at the Dental Department, The Balfour, Kirkwall, KW15 1NZ on 888258 or karyn.tait@nhs.scot.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 24 May 2026.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.