Advert 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 01856 711218. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process .