Early Years Lead Practitioner, Eday Primary School - ORK10926
Orkney Islands Council, Backaland, Orkney Islands
Early Years Lead Practitioner, Eday Primary School - ORK10926
£30,001 - £40,000
Orkney Islands Council, Backaland, Orkney Islands
- Part time
- Permanent
Posted today, 3 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: 22-11-2026 (In 19 days)
Job ref: ORK10926
Location ref: Backaland, Orkney Islands
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Early Years Lead Practitioner
Eday Primary School
17.5 hours per week, Term Time
Permanent
£32,743 - £35,006 / £35,553 - £38,309 pro rata
£17.94 - £19.18 / £19.48 - £20.99 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance
You will be reporting to the Head Teacher.
Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
The purpose of this role is to take responsibility for 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 an enthusiastic individual who would enjoy being part of a dynamic whole-school team to help deliver flexible, high quality care and learning service that meets the needs of young children and their families.
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.
This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting and interviews scheduled for week beginning 23 November 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Shaun Tulloch, Operational Manager (ELC) at shaun.tulloch@orkney.gov.uk or on ext.3204 or Catherine Diamond, Service Manager (ELC) at catherine.diamond@orkney.gov.uk or telephone ext. 3220.
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.
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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.