Early Years Lead Practitioner, Shapinsay Primary School - ORK10868
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to the Head Teacher.
Your working pattern is Monday to Friday, 12:00 - 3:30pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
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 25 October 2026. With shortlisting and interviews scheduled for week beginning 26 October 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Emma Clements, Head Teacher at
emma.clements@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 711218 of Shaun Tulloch, Operational Manager (ELC) at
shaun.tulloch@orkney.gov.uk 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.
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