Play Practitioner - Early Learning & Childcare & Out of School Club - Dunrossness Primary Schoo[...]

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland seeks a Play Practitioner to assist in the delivery of childcare services at Dunrossness Primary School. This part-time temporary role focuses on creating a safe, stimulating environment for children. Candidates must join the PVG Scheme and complete SSSC registration. Flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a childcare setting is advantageous.
• Must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Ability to create a safe and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering quality childcare services.
• Support the Manager/Lead Practitioner in daily operations.
• Develop and maintain a hygienic and pleasant environment.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Job description

Overview

The Play Practitioner will assist in the delivery of a quality childcare service that offers children care, play and learning opportunities in a safe and stimulating environment. The Play Practitioner will support the Manager/Lead Practitioner (Early Learning & Childcare and Out of School Club) in developing and delivering a safe, hygienic and pleasant environment where mutual trust, respect, confidence and a caring ethos are evident in accordance with current legislation including the Roles and Responsibilities Framework of the Scottish Social Service Council for the Childcare Workforce.

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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Dunrossness Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Dunrossness. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Sumburgh to Levenwick. The school has an early learning and childcare setting for 3-5 year olds, operating for 8 hours each day, and 4 composite primary classes. There is currently a total of 91 primary pupils and 31 nursery pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 4.5 teachers, who are assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. The current Head Teacher is Mrs Louise Leslie. Further information can be found on the schools blog at

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is H
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
• Temporary Part Time post for 20.0 Hours per Week, 40.5 weeks per year plus 6.48 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays
• 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
• 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 Dunrossness Primary School & Out of School Club.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Chloe Kerr - Quality Improvement Officer - Contact on: 01595744973 or email: Chloe.Kerr@

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

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