Janitor - Whiteness Primary School - SIC09077

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL; Whiteness; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Whiteness Primary School in Whiteness, Shetland, invites applications for a permanent part-time post. The role is 15 hours per week across 52.18 weeks per year, placed at Grade G with a pay rate incorporating the Distant Islands Allowance.

Based at Whiteness Primary School, you will support teaching and school routines as required. Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Job description

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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 weekand 4 composite primary classes. There is currently a total of 106 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 4 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

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

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is G
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 15.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
• 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
• This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship.
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
• 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, Telephone on 01595 745380 or email rachel.colclough@

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here