Job Description

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.

Post holders must apply for and maintain registered status with the registering body as long as the post is held.

In accordance with the Scottish Social Services Council; all Social Work Service workers must adhere to the following Codes of Practice:  

The SSSC have a Continuous Learning Framework and staff should make themselves aware of the content and how it relates to the Senior Practitioner post.

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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Whiteness Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Whiteness. It provides Early Years to P7 education for children from Whiteness and Weisdale and the surrounding area. The structure of the school is an ELC setting offering flexible Early Learning and Childcare for 3-4 year olds for up to 6 hours a day 5 days a week and 3 composite primary classes. There is currently a total of 79 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 3 teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. The current Head Teacher is Mrs Rachel Colclough.

Further information can be found on the schools website at Information

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• The grade of this post is H/I
  
• This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications.
  
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
  
• Temporary Part Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week , 40.5 weeks per year
  
• 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. This is for the duration of a period of maternity leave, and will terminate following the return to work or resignation of the postholder.
  
• 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
  
• Secondments will be considered.
  
• 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 Whiteness Primary School, Whiteness, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Rachel Colclough, Head Teacher -

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