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Orkney Islands Council; Toab; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council seeks an Early Learning and Childcare Manager for St Andrews Nursery in Toab. You will lead and manage the delivery of a high-quality ELC service for children aged 2-5 and their families, ensuring compliant practice and effective use of resources.

You will provide leadership for the nursery team, plan, deliver and evaluate early learning services in line with local and national guidelines, and work with a small league of senior ELC leaders across Orkney to drive

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of a high-quality Early Learning and Childcare Service for 2- to 5-year-olds and their families at St Andrews Nursery.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the nursery team and oversee planning, delivery and evaluation of ELC in line with local and national guidelines.
• Collaborate with Orkney's senior ELC leaders to share best practice and support service development.

Job description

Early Learning and Childcare Manager, St Andrews Nursery - ORK10728

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Operational Manager (Early Learning and Childcare).

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

The purpose of this role is to lead and manage the effective delivery of a high-quality Early Learning and Childcare Service at St Andrews Nursery for children aged 2-5 and their families.

St Andrews Nursery is registered to provide a service to up to 64 children aged 2-5. The nursery operates from modern, purpose build accommodation and outdoor spaces alongside St Andrews Primary School in Toab. The ELC Manager will provide leadership and strategic direction for the nursery team and lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of early learning and childcare, in line with local and national guidelines and policy. You will join a small group of senior ELC leaders in Orkney who work closely together for support and development.

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.

Interview expenses are payable for this post,

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Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 27 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place from 28th September and interviews are scheduled for week beginning 5th October.

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

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.