Supervisory Assistant - Sound Primary School - SIC09120

Shetland Islands Council; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Sound Primary School in Lerwick, Shetland, invites applications for the post of Supervisory Assistant. The role is based at Sound Primary School, 8.0 hours per week over 39 weeks per year, with pro rata holiday entitlement.

The post grade is AB and includes a Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour. The successful candidate will supervise pupils during breaks, assist in dining hall and playground supervision, and help maintain good order under direction of the Head Teacher.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children in a school or similar setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow directions.
• PVG scheme clearance or willingness to obtain prior to offer

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during break periods in dining hall, playground and school premises.
• Assist with ancillary duties (e.g., cleaning spillages, ensuring tables are clean).
• Maintain good order and discipline under the direction of the Head Teacher or designated officer

Skills

Pupils supervision

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Supervisory Assistant - Sound Primary School - SIC09120

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.

Sound Primary School is a non-denominational school located in the Sound area of Lerwick and provides education from nursery to Primary 7. The school structure currently consists of 1 nursery session per day and 9 primary classes. There are 18 Teachers including Class teachers, Nursery teacher, Support for Learning Teachers and Specialist Teachers. Our staffing also includes Nursery staff, clerical staff, support staff, supervisors, auxiliaries, crossing patrol assistants and a janitor. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and 2 Depute Head Teachers. The Head Teacher is Mrs Ann-Marie Angus. Further information can be found on the schools website at

http://www.sound.shetland.sch.uk/school/ or on our school blog at

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/website/

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

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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 8.0 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 Sound Primary School, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Ann-Marie Angus, Head Teacher, Telephone [phone] 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.