Advert EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING Evie Primary School Early Years Practitioner 7 Hours per week, Term Time Temporary up to 4 July 2025 £29,192 - £29,795 / £30,488 - £32,605 pro rata £16.00 - £16.33 / £16.71 - £17.87 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our team in the above Early Learning and Childcare setting. This is an exciting time for early learning and childcare, and we are looking for enthusiastic people who would enjoy being part of a team to help deliver flexible, high quality care that meets the needs of children aged 2 to 5 years. To be appointed at Grade E: You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy and a minimum of 2 years work or volunteering experience involving children. You are also required to achieve an HNC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up post. To be appointed at Grade F: You are required to achieve an HNC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up post. You are also required to have at least one years' experience of working with young children in a dedicated early learning and childcare setting (this may be in a training or student role). For both Grades, you should also be registered with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children, or where new to employment as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children, register within 6 months of taking up post. You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service. This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children. Prospective applicants are invited to discuss this post by contacting Emma Jane Rendall, Head Teacher on 01856 751237 or email emmajane.rendallglow.orkneyschools.org.uk Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 23 February 2025 Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post