Early Years Practitioner, Stromness Nursery - ORK09184
Orkney Islands Council, Stromness, Orkney Islands
Early Years Practitioner, Stromness Nursery - ORK09184
£20,001 - £30,000
Orkney Islands Council, Stromness, Orkney Islands
- Part time
- Temporary
Posted 1 week ago, 21 Mar | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Today!
job Ref: ORK09184
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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING
Stromness Primary School
Early Years Practitioner
24.5 hours per week, Term Time
Temporary up to 30 March 2026
£29,192 - £29,795 / £30,488 - £32,605 pro rata
£16.00 - £16.33 / £16.71 - £17.87 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance
We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our team in the above Early Learning and Childcare setting.
This is an exciting time for early learning and childcare, and we are looking for enthusiastic people who would enjoy being part of a team to help deliver flexible, high quality care that meets the needs of children aged 2 to 5 years.
To be appointed at Grade E:
You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy and a minimum of 2 years work or volunteering experience involving children.
You are also required to achieve an HNC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up post.
To be appointed at Grade F:
You are required to achieve an HNC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up post.
You are also required to have at least one years' experience of working with young children in a dedicated early learning and childcare setting (this may be in a training or student role).
For both Grades, you should also be registered with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children, or where new to employment as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children, register within 6 months of taking up post.
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 membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss this post by contacting Caroline Easton Early Learning and Childcare Manager on or email caroline.easton@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 30 March 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post
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Orkney Islands Council
View full company profileForget images of remote islands - Orkney is well served by superb modern transport links. Forget the idea of a few people in the middle of no-where - Orkney is home to over 20,000 people. Orkney may bring to mind certain images, but the chances are they are, to say the least, a little off the mark. Sure, we're a bit off the beaten track, but the needs of our community are just the same as anywhere else. And, as a result, the opportunities we can offer you are comparable with those you'll find elsewhere. Of course, there are a few differences: for starters Orkney consists of 100,000 hectares spread over 70+ small islands (19 of which are inhabited), so, like our service users, you'll need to make the most of the transportation links which are vital to Orkney's social and economic well-being. Orkney Islands Council may be the smallest local authority in Scotland, but we can offer some big challenges. And big opportunities. This could be your big chance to make the move, and make a difference. OIC has an impact on many aspects of everyday life. With around 1,800 staff, we are also the county’s biggest employer.