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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 £1.6669 per hour
12 month Temporary Part Time post for 24.5 Hours per Week
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update / undertake a Standard Disclosure check 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 - 0.7
Class Information - Early Learning & Childcare
Qualification Requirement - Bachelor of Education/Postgraduate

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 ELC, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Simonne Keenan - Manager/Lead Practitioner, Lerwick ELC - Contact on: 01595 745398 or E-mail: simonne.keenan@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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