Early Years Lead Practitioner, Eday Primary School - ORK10926

Orkney Islands Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council in Orkney, Scotland is seeking an Early Years Lead Practitioner for Eday Primary School. The role delivers high-quality early learning and childcare to meet the needs of young children and their families.

You will report to the Head Teacher, work Monday to Friday with flexible options where possible, and contribute to a dynamic whole-school team. The post requires Level 2 PVG disclosure and is part of the Distant Islands Allowance scheme.

Job description

Early Years Lead Practitioner, Eday Primary School - ORK10926

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

You will be reporting to the Head Teacher.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to

take responsibility

for delivering a high-quality early learning

and childcare service which meets the needs

of and promotes the development of young

children and their families.

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 22 November 2026, with shortlisting and interviews scheduled for week beginning 23 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Shaun Tulloch, Operational Manager (ELC) at [e-mail] or on 01856 873535 ext.3204 or Catherine Diamond, Service Manager (ELC) at [e-mail] or telephone [phone] ext. 3220.

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.