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Orkney Islands Council; Evie; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular training

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council's Evie Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join a dedicated team delivering high-quality early learning and childcare for local children and families.

You'll work Monday to Friday with flexible working considered; you'll contribute to planning the environment and activities, and you'll benefit from regular training and opportunities to network with colleagues across settings.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young children.
• Warm and caring person with real interest in playing with and supporting young children as they grow.
• Keen to develop children's interests and adapt activities to their needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan for and develop the environment and experiences in response to children's needs.
• Work alongside a nurturing team committed to delivering the best for children and families.
• Participate in regular training and courses to support practice development and networking with colleagues from other settings.

Job description

Early Years Practitioner, Evie Nursery - ORK10765

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 the role is to

deliver 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 enthusiastic people 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 20 September 2026 with shortlisting and interviews following.

For a discussion about the role, contact Emma Jane Rendall, Head Teacher at

[e-mail] or on 01856 751237.

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.