Early Years Lead Practitioner, Firth Primary School - ORK10613

Orkney Islands Council, Horraldshay, Orkney Islands

Early Years Lead Practitioner, Firth Primary School - ORK10613

£30,001 - £40,000

Orkney Islands Council, Horraldshay, Orkney Islands

  • Part time
  • Permanent

Posted 2 days ago, 23 Jul | Get your application in today.

Closing date: 09-08-2026 (In 15 days)

Job ref: ORK10613

Location ref: Horraldshay, Orkney Islands

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Early Years Lead Practitioner
Firth Primary School
14 hours per week, Term Time
Permanent

£35,553 - £38,309 pro rata
£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 Thursday and Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

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.

You are required to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) no later than 3 months from commencing in post.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 9 August 2026. With shortlisting and interviews scheduled for week commencing 17 August 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Emma Jane Rendall, Head Teacher at emmajane.rendall@orkney.gov.uk or Catherine Diamond, Service Manager (ELC) at catherine.diamond@glow.orkneyschools.org.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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https://www.s1jobs.com/job/early-years-lead-practitioner-firth-primary-school-127117153

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Orkney Islands Council

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Forget 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.