Advertisement Details Are you an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Teacher of Early Learning and Childcare with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children? If so, the Shetland Islands Council is offering an exciting opportunity to work at excellently resourced Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare setting. Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare is the newly merged setting previously known as Isles Haven ELC and Old Infants Room. This provision is located in the centre of Lerwick. The setting offers term time/year round and extended provision for three to five year olds and eligible two year olds. Lerwick ELC strives to offer the highest quality of Early Learning and Childcare provision through providing a safe and nurturing environment where all children and families are respected, included and supported to thrive. Lerwick ELC is led by Manager, Miss Simonne Keenan. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information The grade of this post is TCHR Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £ 1.7380 per hour Permanent Part Time post for 21.0 Hours per Week 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 You must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) prior to starting in post We would welcome applications from flexible route probationers A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working FTE of post: 0.6 Qualification requirement: Bachelor of Education/Postgraduate Class information: Early Learning & Childcare 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 Lerwick Early Learning & Childcare, 44 King Harald Street, Lerwick. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Chloe Kerr, Quality Improvement Officer, Telephone 01595 744973 or email chloe.kerr@shetland.gov.uk 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. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here