Supervisory Assistant - North Roe Primary School - SIC09121

Shetland Islands Council; North Roe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Shetland Islands Council in North Roe seeks a Supervisory Assistant for North Roe Primary School. You will supervise pupils during break times, manage the dining hall and playground duties, and support good order under the direction of the head teacher.

The post is permanent, part-time (5.83 hours per week, 39 weeks per year plus pro-rata holiday). The advertised rate includes Distant Islands Allowance; PVG scheme check is required before offer.

Qualifications

• PVG scheme check required prior to offer of employment
• Experience supervising children in a school setting is desirable

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during break periods to ensure safety and good conduct
• Supervise dining hall, playground areas and school premises
• Assist with ancillary duties to maintain clean and orderly environments

Job description

Supervisory Assistant - North Roe Primary School - SIC09121

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.

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

North Roe School is a non-denominational school situated in North Roe, the most northerly community on the mainland of Shetland. At present there are 11 pupils in one multi-composite class. The school is managed by a Teaching Head Teacher. The current Head Teacher is Mrs Abigail Thompson. Further information can be found on the school blog at

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 5.83 Hours per Week , 39 weeks per yearplus 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
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

This post is based at North Roe Primary School, North Roe, Shetland.

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.