Early Years Practitioner, Shapinsay Primary School - ORK10356
Orkney Islands Council, Balfour, Orkney Islands
Early Years Practitioner, Shapinsay Primary School - ORK10356
£30,001 - £40,000
Orkney Islands Council, Balfour, Orkney Islands
- Part time
- Temporary
Posted 5 days ago, 19 May | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 31-05-2026 (In 7 days)
Job ref: ORK10356
Location ref: Balfour, Orkney Islands
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Early Years Practitioner
Shapinsay Primary School
17.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year
Temporary up to 18 December 2026
£31,356 - £31,995 / £32,743 - £35,006 pro rata
£17.18 - £17.53 / £17.94 - £19.18 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to the Head Teacher at Shapinsay Primary School.
Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person 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 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 31 May 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 1 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 8 June 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Emma Clements, Head Teacher at emma.clements@orkney.gov.uk or on .
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
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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.