Supervisory Assistant - Dunrossness Primary School - SIC08530 in Boddam

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.

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

Dunrossness Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Dunrossness. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Sumburgh to Levenwick. The school has an early learning and childcare setting for 3-5 year olds, operating for 8 hours each day, and 4 composite primary classes. There is currently a total of 91 primary pupils and 31 nursery pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 4.5 teachers, who are assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. The current Head Teacher is Mrs Louise Leslie.

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 15.5 Hours per Week, 39.00 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. 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 Dunrossness Primary School, Dunrossness, ZE2 9JG.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Leanne Moss - Acting Head Teacher - Contact on: 01595744000 or email: leanne.moss2@shetland.gov.uk. If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

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.