Senior Practitioner - Early Learning & Childcare - Brae High School - SIC08320

Shetland Islands Council; Brae; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Brae is looking for a lead member of an Early Learning and Childcare team. The role involves overseeing the delivery of high-quality education and care services, providing a career progression opportunity, and supporting staff in skill development. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary with specific allowances. Candidates will need to complete PVG and SSSC registration.

Qualifications

• Applicants must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Completion of registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of a high quality, safe and balanced education and care service.
• Support staff in obtaining necessary skills and knowledge.

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this post is to work effectively as a lead member of an Early Learning and Childcare team to oversee 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.

This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.

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

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 329 pupils on the roll. Secondary – 174, Primary – 123 and Nursery – 32. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and 2 Depute Head Teachers. The current Head Teacher is Logan Nicolson. Further information can be found on the schools website at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/brae/

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is H/I
• This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
• Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 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
• 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, Brae, Shetland

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Logan Nicolson, Head Teacher - Contact on: 01595 745600 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.

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