Manager/Lead Practitioner or Trainee Manager/Lead Practitioner - Early Learning and Childcare & Out of School Club - Sandwick Junior High School - SIC08233
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This post is an excellent opportunity for Early Learning and Childcare professionals to work within a managerial role. We are looking for candidates that are either:
* Qualified to SCQF Level 9 in a relevant subject which also meets the SSSC ‘Manager’ registration requirements.
* Qualified to SCQF Level 8 in a relevant subject which also meets the SSSC ‘Practitioner’ registration requirements. This would be a trainee opportunity.
A trainee position provides an excellent career development opportunity for Early Learning and Childcare professionals to progress within a managerial role. Candidates will be required to demonstrate a commitment to completing a SCQF Level 9 Qualification to meet the SSSC and Care Inspectorate ‘Manager’ registration requirements. This qualification will be fully funded by the Council, and the successful candidates will be fully supported by the Council to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
Sandwick Junior High School is a non-denominational school in Sandwick located in the South Mainland of Shetland. It provides an all year round early years provision as well as an out of school care provision for Primary aged pupils. The primary school serves the community of Sandwick and surrounding areas. The secondary department has classes from S1 to S4 and caters for pupils from The South Mainland schools. The feeder primaries are Sandwick, Cunningsburgh and Dunrossness. The school roll is currently around 200 pupils. The school is managed by a Head Teacher, two Depute Head Teachers, a Principal Teacher for Pupil Support, a Principal Teacher for Additional Support Needs and a Manager of Early Learning and Childcare and Out of School Club. The school has extensive grounds and opportunities for outside play and learning, active Pupil Councils, and a supportive Parent and Carer Council.
Additional Information
* The grade of this post is J.
* Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum.
* Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 hours per week, 52.18 weeks per year.
* This is for professionals who are qualified to SCQF Level 9 in a relevant subject or a trainee career development opportunity and is not career graded.
* 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. This post is based at Sandwick Junior High School, Sandwick, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Chloe Kerr, Quality Improvement Officer - 01595 744973 - Chloe.Kerr@shetland.gov.uk. If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
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