At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve snacks, lunches, and maintain cleanliness in a nursery environment.
- Company: Join the supportive team at Strynd Nursery, part of Orkney Islands Council.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working hours, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Permanent position with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a nurturing environment and help shape young minds.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and a passion for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 15.67 - 15.67 £ per hour.
Advert Domestic Strynd Nursery 21 hours per week Permanent £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 Early Learning and Childcare Manager.
Your working pattern is Monday-Friday mornings.
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 main duties of this post will include preparing and serving snacks and serving lunches, general cleaning duties, laundry duties and stock checks of supplies.
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 9 August 2026 with shortlisting to take place week commencing 10 August 2026 and interview week commencing 17 August 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Fiona Greaves at fiona. greaves@orkney. gov. uk or on 01856 886686.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
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.
Domestic, Strynd Nursery - ORK10615 in Orkney employer: Orkney Islands Council
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