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The purpose of this post is to work effectively with the class teacher(s) to support play-based, child-centred pedagogy within primary.

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 75 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.

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 -

blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/hamnavoeprimary/

Additional Information

The grade of this post is F
Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.3161 per hour
Permanent Part Time post for 10.0 Hours per Week , 40.50 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
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, Shetland

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Helen Robertson - Head Teacher, Telephone: 01595807440 or E-mail: helenrobertson@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

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