Toothbrushing Supervisor (2 posts), Hope Primary School - ORK10334

Orkney Islands Council, St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands

Toothbrushing Supervisor (2 posts), Hope Primary School - ORK10334

£20,001 - £30,000

Orkney Islands Council, St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands

  • Part time
  • Temporary

Posted 3 days ago, 14 May | Get your application in today.

Closing date: 24-05-2026 (In 7 days)

Job ref: ORK10334

Location ref: St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

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.

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/toothbrushing-supervisor-2-posts-hope-primary-school-126842071

About this company

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.