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The postholder will be based in the relevant School Office and will be managed by the Head Teacher. The postholder will assist the Head Teacher with the provision of a variety of administrative/clerical duties and will assist in the supervision of an Employed Trainee.
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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Hamnavoe Primary School is located in Hamnavoe, Burra. It provides primary education to children from P1-7. The structure of the school is 4 classes all of these are composite classes. There are currently 70 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a teaching Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 4 class teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet pupil needs. The current Head Teacher is Mrs Helen Robertson who would be very happy to discuss the post further with you. The school phone number is 01595807440. Further information about the school can be found on the school's website at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/hamnavoeprimary/
Foula Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Foula. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from the isle of Foula. The structure of the school includes a nursery class and a composite P1-7 class. There are currently four children in the composite class and one child in the nursery. The school is managed by a teaching Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is one teacher assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. Further information can be found on the schools website at http://www.foula.shetland.sch.uk/
Additional Information
* The grade of this post is F
* Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
* Permanent Part Time post for 30.0 Hours per Week, 40.00 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays
* Successful candidate will be expected to work 25 hours per week for Hamnavoe Primary School & 5 hours per week remotely for Foula Primary School.
* Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update
* 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 Hamnavoe Primary School, Burra, ZE2 9LA.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Helen Robertson, Head Teacher on 01595 807440 or e-mail helenrobertson@shetland.gov.uk
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
Information about Shetland
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