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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.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
Nesting Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Skellister. It provides primary education from P1 to P7 for children from North and South Nesting. The structure of the school is 1 multi-composite class. There is currently a total of 16 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a teaching Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 2 teachers (1 FTE) assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. The current Head Teacher is Louise Malcolmson. For further information, please contact: .
Additional Information
* The grade of this post is F
* Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4202 per hour
* Permanent Part Time post for 2.5 Hours per Week, 39.00 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays
* You will be required to work 5 hours every second week
* 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 Nesting Primary School, South Nesting, ZE2 9PP
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Louise Malcolmson - Head Teacher - Contact on: or email: louise.malcolmson@shetland.gov.uk
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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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