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Support Worker - Early Learning & Childcare (Early Adopter Communities) - Baltasound Junior High School - SIC08891
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The purpose of this post is to work effectively as a member of an Early Learning and Childcare team to support in 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.
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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Baltasound Junior High School
Baltasound Junior High School is a non-denominational school located in Unst. It provides nursery, primary and secondary education up to S4 for children from the island of Unst. The structure of the school is 1 nursery, 3 composite primary classes and S1-4 classes. There is currently a total of 95 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and 1 Depute Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 15 teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. The current Head Teacher is Mr Paul Thomson. Further information can be found on the schools website at http://unst.org/web/bjhs/.
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Additional Information
- The grade of this post is E or F
- This post is not career graded
- Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
- Temporary Part Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week, 40.5 weeks per year plus 6.48 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays
- Temporary contract until 31 March 2027
- 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.
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This post is based at Baltasound, Unst, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Paul Thomson - Head Teacher, Tel: 01595 807 020, Email: paul.thomson@shetland.gov.uk
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
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