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

Shetland Islands Council; Brae; On-site; GBP 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a candidate to lead an Early Learning and Childcare team. The role requires overseeing the delivery of high-quality educational services while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. This full-time position offers career development opportunities, financial support for necessary qualifications, and flexible working options. Located in Brae, Shetland, successful applicants will need to join the PVG Scheme and register with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for qualifications

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates must join PVG Scheme or update prior to offer.
• Successful candidate must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) on start.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of education and care service that meets needs of children.
• Support successful candidate to obtain necessary skills for the role.

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.

Career graded status

This vacancy is advertised as a Career Graded post, a career development opportunity. The Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. See the Career Grade document attached to this advert for entry level requirements 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 a qualification is required, this will be fully funded by the Council.

School context

Brae High School is a non-denominational school located in Brae providing early years, primary and secondary education up to S6 for children from the north mainland of Shetland. Structure: Early Years, P1-P7 (includes composites) and S1-6 classes. Current roll: 329 pupils (Secondary 174, Primary 123, Nursery 32). Managed by a Head Teacher and 2 Depute Head Teachers. Current Head Teacher: Logan Nicolson. Further information at the school website.

Responsibilities and qualification information

• Grade of this post is H/I.
• Post is career graded; salary and career progression depend on experience and qualifications.
• Salary includes 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 must join PVG Scheme or update prior to offer.
• Successful candidate must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) on start.
• Relocation package does not apply.
• Interview expenses paid from within Shetland.
• Flexible working options available.

During the application process you are required to provide names of two referees not related to you.

This post is based at Brae High School, Brae, Shetland.

For further details: Logan Nicolson, Head Teacher - 01595 745600 or [e-mail]

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

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles with a rich culture and dynamic society. The Islands offer opportunities, work/life balance, and modern amenities.

Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland; The Shetland Islands Council.