Play Practitioner - Out of School Club - Dunrossness Primary School - SIC08306

Shetland Islands Council; Dunrossness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Dunrossness is seeking a Play Practitioner to assist in delivering quality childcare. The role involves providing care, play, and learning opportunities in a safe environment. Ideal candidates should have relevant childcare qualifications and a commitment to creating a caring ethos. This is a temporary part-time position of 20 hours per week, operating during school terms.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Paid holiday during school breaks

Reimbursement for interview expenses

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare roles is essential.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Commitment to promoting a safe and trusting environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a quality childcare service.
• Support the Manager in developing a safe environment.
• Offer care, play, and learning opportunities to children.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council

Job description

Advertisement Details

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.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

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 Dunrossness blog.

www.shetland.gov.uk

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: [e-mail]

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