Posted: 19 June
The role
Advert Early Learning and Childcare Senior Practitioner Dounby Nursery 17.5 Hours per week, Term Time Permanent £35,553 - £38,309 / £38,747 - £42,342 pro rata £19.48 - £20.99 / £21.23 - £23.20 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Early Learning and Childcare Managers. Your working pattern is Monday to Wednesday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Early Years Practitioner for the post of Senior Practitioner at Dounby Nursery. You will have experience of working in a nursery and also have experience of developing aspects of early years practice. 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 must be registered or apply to register with SSSC as a Practitioner in a Daycare of Children Service within 3 months of starting 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 28 June 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact - Catherine Diamond, Service Manager Early Learning and Childcare Manager at catherine.diamond@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 87 3535 ext 3204 Shaun Tulloch, Early Learning and Childcare Operational Manager at shaun.tulloch@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 87 3535 ext 3204 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.
