Part time
Practitioner - Early Learning & Childcare - Sound Primary School
Sound Primary School · Lerwick · Shetland Islands Council
Job description
Advertisement DetailsThe purpose of this post is to work effectively as a lead 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.
This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.
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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Sound Primary School
Sound Primary School is a non-denominational school located in the Sound area of Lerwick and provides education from nursery to Primary 7. The school structure currently consists of 1 nursery session per day and 9 primary classes. There are 18 Teachers including Class teachers, Nursery teacher, Support for Learning Teachers and Specialist Teachers. Our staffing also includes Nursery staff, clerical staff, support staff, supervisors, auxiliaries, crossing patrol assistants and a janitor. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and 2 Depute Head Teachers. The Head Teacher is Mrs Ann-Marie Angus. Further information can be found on the schools website at http://www.sound.shetland.sch.uk/school/ or on our school blog at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/website/
www.shetland.gov.ukAdditional Information
The grade of this post is G/H
This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications
Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523
Permanent Part Time post for 14.0 Hours per Week, 40.50 weeks per year
40.5 weeks per year plus 6.48 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 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
This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship.
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 Sound Primary School, Lerwick
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Ann-Marie Angus, Head Teacher - Phone: 01595 744982, email: ann-marie.angus@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.
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Living and working in Shetland: here
The Shetland Islands Council: here
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Sound Primary School, Lerwick, ZE1 0LY
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- Salary
- £17 – £19 HOUR
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Employer
- Shetland Islands Council
- Posted
- 21 July 2026
- Closing date
- 5 August 2026
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