Toothbrushing Supervisor, Hope Primary School - ORK10871

Orkney Islands Council; St Margaret's Hope; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Hope Primary School in Orkney is seeking a Toothbrushing Supervisor for 4 hours per week during term time, on a temporary basis until 16 August 2027.

You will supervise children brushing their teeth as part of the NHS Orkney Childsmile programme, working independently with support from the NHS Oral Health Team; you will encourage good brushing habits and contribute to a lifelong healthy routine.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children brushing teeth as part of NHS Orkney Childsmile programme
• Encourage children to brush their teeth well and develop lifelong habit; work with NHS Oral Health Team

Job description

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Toothbrushing Supervisor

Hope Primary School
4 hours per week, Term Time

Temporary to 16 August 2027

£29,909 - £30,237 pro rata

£15.50 - £15.67 per hour

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.

We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable people with good communication skills to join our committed staff team.

The post will involve organising and supervising children brushing their teeth as part of the NHS Orkney Childsmile Toothbrushing Programme. You will work on your own supervising children brushing their teeth, but you will have regular contact with the NHS Orkney Oral Health Team. While your role is not to brush children's teeth you will be there to encourage the children to brush their teeth well and develop this important lifetime habit.

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 1 November 2026 with shortlisting and interviews scheduled for week commencing 2 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Karyn Tait, Oral Health Team Lead, NHS Orkney at [e-mail] or on 01856 888258

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.