Advert Early Years Lead Practitioner Glaitness Nursery 14 hours per week, 50 weeks 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 Early Learning & Childcare Manager. 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. This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 21 June 2026 with shortlisting taking place week commencing 22 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 29 June 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Karen Petrie, Early Learning & Childcare Manager at karen.petrie@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873648. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process .