Senior Practitioner - Early Learning & Childcare - Urafirth Primary School - SIC07711

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The purpose of this post is to work effectively as a lead member of an Early Learning 
and Childcare team to oversee the delivery of a high quality, safe and balanced 
education and care service, which meets the needs of each young child and their 
families and is in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines. 

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

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Urafirth Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Heylor. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Eshaness, Hillswick, Urafirth, Heylor and Hamar. The structure of the school is 1 nursery class and 2 multi-composite primary classes. There is currently a total of 28 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by Wendy Fraser, who is a teaching Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 3 teachers (FTE) assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. Further information can be sought by e-mailing wendy.fraser@shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is H/I
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum (pro rata)
• Temporary Part Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week , 40.5 weeks per year plus 6.48 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays
• Temporary contract for a period of approximately 12 months.
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Urafirth Primary School, Heylor, Shetland, ZE2 9RH

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Wendy Fraser - Head Teacher - Contact on: or email: wendy.fraser@shetland.gov.uk

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