Practitioner - Early Learning & Childcare - Brae High School - SIC08885

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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 support in 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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Brae High School is a non-denominational school located in Brae. It provides early years, primary and secondary education up to S6 for children from the north mainland of Shetland. The structure of the school is Early Years, P1-P7 which includes composites, and S1-6 classes. There is currently a total of 340 pupils on the roll. Secondary – 182, Primary – 120 and Nursery – 38. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and 2 Depute Head Teachers. The current Acting Head Teacher is Julie Johnson. Further information can be found on the schools website at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/brae/

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Additional Information

• The grade of this post is G/H
• 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 £1.5523 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 21.0 Hours per Week, 40.5 weeks per year plus 6.48 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays.
• 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 Brae High School, Shetland

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Mairi Jamieson - Manager/Lead Practitioner - Phone Number: , Email: mairi.jamieson2@shetland.gov.uk

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