Job Description
Early Years Lead Practitioner
\n Strynd Nursery
\n 35 hours per week plus 2 hours contractual overtime, 52 weeks
\n Permanent
\n £35,553 - £38,309
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£19.48 - £20.99 per hour
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The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
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You will be reporting to the Early Learning and Childcare Manager.
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Your working pattern is four days, working 9.25 hours each day (0800-1745). We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
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The purpose of this role is to form part of the leadership team and together take responsibility for delivering a high-quality early learning and childcare service. This service will meet the needs of, and promote the development of, young children and their families across the 0-5 nursery. You will also take particular responsibility for leading the provision in the setting for children aged 2-3 years.
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In July 2026, the council opened the relocated Strynd Nursery in a new purpose-built building on Burnett Brae in Kirkwall. Strynd Nursery now is registered for 51 children aged 0-5 years and provides day care services for young children as well as the statutory entitlement of Early learning and Childcare for 2-5 year olds.
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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.
\n This post is a regulated role with children and requires a Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
\n Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 11 October 2026 with shortlisting taking place from 12 October 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week beginning 26 October 2026.
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For a discussion about the role, contact Fiona Greaves, ELC Manager at fiona.greaves@orkney.gov.uk / 01856 886686 or Shaun Tulloch, Operational Manager (ELC), on shaun.tulloch@orkney.gov.uk.
\n For information on applying and our recruitment process, Click here for Information for Applicants
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We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
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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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Early Years Lead Practitioner, Strynd Nursery - ORK10841 in Kirkwall employer: Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values flexibility and community engagement. As a Community Payback Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives while benefiting from professional growth and development in a collaborative environment. Located in Kirkwall, you will enjoy the unique advantages of working in a picturesque setting, with access to various community resources and partnerships that enhance your role.
