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Shetland Islands Council; Urafirth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

Job summary

Shetland Islands Council is seeking a Supervisory Assistant for Urafirth Primary School in Heylor to supervise pupils during break times, assist in the dining hall and playground, and support overall pupil safety and conduct in line with local authority procedures.

This permanent part-time post is 5.0 hours per week, 39 weeks per year plus pro rata holiday; PVG scheme membership is required. The rate includes Distant Islands Allowance; relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• AB grade considered.
• Part-time role: 5.0 hours per week, 39 weeks per year plus pro rata holiday.
• PVG membership or PVG update required.
• This vacancy does not meet UK visa sponsorship requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during break periods.
• Assist with dining hall, playground and school premises supervision.
• Carry out ancillary duties (e.g., tidy spillages, ensure tables are clean) to maintain good order and discipline.

Job description

Supervisory Assistant - Urafirth Primary School - SIC08969

Responsible, under the direction of the head of establishment or such other officer as may be designated by the authority, individually or as a member of a team, for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the break period in accordance with the practices and procedures of the local authority. Duties will include supervision of the pupils in the dining hall, playground areas and school premises and may include ancillary associated duties (for example cleaning up spillages, ensuring tables are clean, etc) to ensure the maintenance of good order and discipline.

Urafirth Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Heylor. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Eshaness, Hillswick, Urafirth, Heylor and Hamar. The structure of the school is 1 nursery class and 2 multi-composite primary classes. There are currently a total of 20 primary and 8 ELC pupils on the roll. The school is managed by Jasmin Tulloch, who is a teaching Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 3 teachers (FTE) assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. Further information can be sought by emailing

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 AB
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 5.0 Hours per Week, 39 weeks per year plus 6.24 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
• 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
• 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 Urafirth Primary School, Heylor, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Jasmin Tulloch, Head Teacher, Telephone on 01595 807460 or email [e-mail]

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

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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.