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Advertisement DetailsTo assist in the management and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).A Learning Support Worker may be asked to work with any child or group of children either within a department or within a mainstream class. They may be asked to work alongside and with specific guidance from any teacher within a School. Work around an individual child may be based on an individualised education programme. This programme is followed by all staff working with the child / young person and may involve working with professionals and therapists e.g. Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Child Psychologist, etc.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom...

Advertisement DetailsModern Apprenticeships in Early Learning and Childcare are now available with Shetland Islands Council. Are you looking to start a career in Early Learning and Childcare?Children’s Services are recruiting for Modern Apprentices to join existing Early Learning and Childcare teams in selected settings across Shetland. The Modern Apprentices will learn how to work effectively as a 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, in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.Successful applicants will be supported to complete a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SCFQ Level 7) Social Services: Children and Young Peop...

Advertisement DetailsThe Technician Electrician is responsible to the Senior Supervisor for installing, designing, testing, repairing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment in schools, offices, highways, commercial properties and public buildings.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 ca...

Advertisement DetailsThe Administration Support Worker will be based in one of a number of settings and will provide a full range of administrative support to a locality or team(s). A degree of flexibility will be required, to meet the demands of the service.There may be considerable contact with customers, families and carers who will have varying degrees of need to which the postholder will be required to respond as appropriate.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 le...

Advertisement DetailsThe main duties of the Domestic Assistant are general domestic duties within a residential or similar establishment.To clean designated areas to ensure that they are kept in a safe and hygienic condition in line with infection control measures;To carry out kitchen duties, including, pot/pan washing, emptying/cleaning equipment putting away stores etc, To clean accommodation or recreational areas, including, hoovering, dusting, cleaning toilets etc;To carry out dining room duties, including basic food preparation, serving meals, laying and clearing tables, washing up etc;To operate powered equipment including domestic-type laundry, cash register etc.From time to time, the Council may require the post holder to undertake duties outside those specified. More detail is pr...

Advertisement DetailsEnvironmental Health Officer - Shetland Islands Council£49,658.20 - £51,376.49 per year inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum.A relocation package applies to this post and we will pay interview expenses from within the UK.Are you an ambitious environmental health professional looking for both a fresh career challenge, and a better quality of life?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Health Officer to join our professional and friendly team at Environmental Health within Infrastructure Services.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, with a capacity to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, to provide a high quality service to the public, the business community and external organisations.As the success...

Advertisement DetailsThe Resources Officer reports to the External Funding Officer – Community Planning & Development.The Resources Officer will be required to assist the External Funding Officer in encouraging, supporting, advising, and assisting community groups to identify and apply for external funding opportunities, to ensure that funding opportunities are maximised by local organisations.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 -Additional InformationThe grade of this post is GSalary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 week...

Advertisement DetailsAre you passionate about teaching, learning and inclusion with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people in the Shetland Islands?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Head Teacher to join our team at our excellently resourced Sandwick Junior High School and Fair Isle Primary School. Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from an excellently resourced school, at the heart of a caring, supportive community.Sandwick Junior High School is a non-denominational school in Sandwick which is located in the South Mainland of Shetland. It provides an all year round early years provision as well as an out of school care provision for Primary aged pu...

Advertisement DetailsThe Youth Worker’s role is to contribute to the delivery of youth work opportunities in a variety of settings, including youth clubs and in collaboration with schools and other agencies. Youth Workers will report to a Youth Development Worker and will work closely with other youth work staff and volunteers to maximise opportunities for young people to access social and personal development as well as learning opportunities.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.Additional InformationThe grade of this post is ERate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hourPermanent Part Time post for 4.75 Hours per Week , 36 weeks per yearPref...

Advertisement DetailsSocial Care Workers (Entry/Main) – Support at Home Central, Annsbrae - Community Care Resources‘Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive difference to someone’s life?’Can you show us how you would treat the people we support, with the dignity and respect they deserve? Are you kind, caring and compassionate and a good listener who is patient?If caring comes naturally to you and you find reward in supporting people, this could be the perfect job for you!No qualification? No Problem! Although experience and qualifications are always desirable, for Entry Grade Social Care Workers your personal values and attitude are the most important attributes. We are looking for thoughtful, caring and inspiring people to join our team!Community Care Resources – what we do:...

Advertisement DetailsThe postholder will be required to manage their time efficiently in order to ensure the smooth running of the domestic duties of a residential care home or other similar establishment.The Domestic Assistant will be aware of and adhere to health and safety rules and regulations (including COSHH regs) relating to all aspects of the post including the use of electrical equipment.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Additional InformationThe grade of this post is CRate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hourPermanent Part Time post for 28.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per yearPreferred candidates will be required to join th...

Advertisement DetailsAnderson High School is a six year school, serving the Shetland community, with our associated primary schools of Bell’s Brae, Hamnavoe, Nesting, Scalloway, Sound, Tingwall and Whiteness. In addition, pupils from the small islands of Fair Isle and Foula attend the school for up to six years. The school also serves all pupils in Shetland for S5 and S6, except for those attending Brae High School. There are extensive transport arrangements into Lerwick, and Halls of Residence accommodation for those pupils unable to travel each day.In August 2024, 1028 pupils were enrolled at Anderson High School. The Head Teacher is Mr Robin Calder.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.Ple...

Job DescriptionAre you an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Teacher of Home Economics with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people? If so, the Shetland Islands Council is offering an exciting opportunity to work at excellently resourced Whalsay School. Candidates should detail in their application whether they currently hold registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). If not, candidates should detail in their application whether they have sought confirmation that they will be able to be registered with the GTCS.As well as the relevant qualifications and experience, qualities we are looking for in the successful candidate are: vision, energy, initiative, good communication skills and self-discipline...

Advertisement DetailsTo assist in the management and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).A Learning Support Worker may be asked to work with any child or group of children either within a department or within a mainstream class. They may be asked to work alongside and with specific guidance from any teacher within a School. Work around an individual child may be based on an individualised education programme. This programme is followed by all staff working with the child / young person and may involve working with professionals and therapists e.g. Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Child Psychologist, etc.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of...

Advertisement DetailsAre you passionate about teaching, learning and inclusion with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people in the Shetland Islands?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Craft, Design and Technology to join our team at our excellently resourced Sandwick Junior High School and Anderson High School, Lerwick.Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from an excellently resourced school, at the heart of a caring, supportive community.Sandwick Junior High SchoolSandwick Junior High School is a non-denominational school in Sandwick which is located in the South Mainland of Shetland. It provides an all year round early years provision as ...

Advertisement DetailsResponsible, 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.Anderson High School is a six year school, serving th...

Advertisement DetailsTo support the care, welfare and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN) in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines.Specific tasks of the Learning Support Worker will be:To work effectively as a member of the staff team;To promote and value each child and support their inclusion and welfare;To support the delivery of a quality curriculum in a mainstream setting where a child/young person is included;To interact effectively, enthusiastically and appropriately with children/young people to meet their individual education and care needs including assisting with feeding, toileting and personal hygiene tasks;To follow instructions regarding the implementation of individual education programmes (IEP);To evaluate tasks un...

Advertisement DetailsThe purpose of the job is to actively provide person-centred care in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines. The postholder will attend to the practical, social and emotional needs of the service users in their care to enable people to live in the community as independently as possible. Depending on the service, the post holder will be required to support service users in their own homes and/or in residential or supported accommodation, this will include eitherOlder people, including those with needs associated with dementia;Children and young people, including those with special needs;Adults with learning disabilities;Adults with physical disabilities; orAdults with mental ill-healthMore detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Co...

Advertisement DetailsThe Modern Apprentice - Business Support, working as part of the Business Support team, provides an effective and efficient administrative and clerical support for Children’s Services.The Modern Apprentice - Business Support will report to the Business Support Officer and will act as the first point of contact for internal and external colleagues, as well as members of the public.The Modern Apprentice – Business Support will receive support and training covering all areas of the apprenticeship framework. The apprenticeship will be for 2 years and the postholder will be expected to achieve an SVQ Business and Administration SCQF 6.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Ad...

Advertisement DetailsResponsible, 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 sc...

Advertisement DetailsTo assist in the management and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).A Learning Support Worker may be asked to work with any child or group of children either within a department or within a mainstream class. They may be asked to work alongside and with specific guidance from any teacher within a School. Work around an individual child may be based on an individualised education programme. This programme is followed by all staff working with the child / young person and may involve working with professionals and therapists e.g. Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Child Psychologist, etc.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom...

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...

Advertisement DetailsTo assist in providing the Council’s Cleansing Service (refuse collection, street cleansing, recycling, public conveniences and grounds maintenance) to the public of Shetland and helping to keep Shetland clean and tidy.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.Additional InformationThe grade of this post is DSalary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annumPermanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per yearA relocation package does not apply to this postWe will pay interview expenses from within ShetlandYou must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limitedWe are ...

Advertisement DetailsThe purpose of this post is to work effectively as a lead member of an Early Learning and Childcare team to oversee 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.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.Urafirth Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Heylor. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Eshaness, Hillswick, Urafirth, Heylor and Hamar. The structure of the school is 1 nursery class and 2 multi-composite primary classes. There is currently a total of 28 pupils on the roll. The schoo...

Advertisement DetailsCafé Assistants at the Islesburgh complex are responsible, through the Catering Supervisor and Islesburgh Facilities Manager, for the provision of a Cafeteria service to the Islesburgh Complex.Café Assistants are required to work as part of a team to ensure that the Islesburgh cafe provides a high quality customer focused service, whilst also meeting all relevant health and safety requirements.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Additional InformationThe grade of this post is DRate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hourPermanent Part Time posts available, 52.18 weeks per year13 hours per week - Tuesday 1130-1430, Wedn...

Advertisement DetailsAre you passionate about teaching, learning and inclusion with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people in the Shetland Islands?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Principal Teacher of Computing Studies and Business Education to join our team at our excellently resourced Anderson High School. Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from an excellently resourced school, at the heart of a caring, supportive community.Anderson High School is a six year school, serving the Shetland community, with our associated primary schools of Bell’s Brae, Hamnavoe, Nesting, Scalloway, Sound, Tingwall and Whiteness. In addition, pupils from the small i...

Advertisement DetailsAre you an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Teacher of Home Economics with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people? If so, the Shetland Islands Council is offering an exciting opportunity to work at excellently resourced Sandwick Junior High School. Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from an excellently resourced school, at the heart of a caring, supportive community.Sandwick Junior High School is a non-denominational school in Sandwick which is located in the South Mainland of Shetland. It provides an all year round early years provision as well as an out of school care provision for Primary aged pupils. The primary school serves the community of Sandwick ...

Advertisement DetailsApplications are invited to join our relief bank to provide teaching support in schools across Shetland. Members of the relief bank will be contacted on an ‘as and when required’ basis to provide cover, for example due to staff absence. All applicants must be resident in Shetland before being cleared to work on the supply list as although we will aim to give as much notice as possible, you may be asked to work at short notice.Rate of Pay: £22.15 to £32.49 per hour inclusive of Distant Islands AllowanceApplications will be assessed against the criteria in the Person Specification for Teachers (copy attached to the advert). Suitable applicants will be invited to interview and recruitment checks such as references, PVG Scheme membership, General Teaching Council for Scotl...

Advertisement DetailsThe Programme Manager reports to the Executive Manager for Children’s Social Work and is part of the Children’s Services Directorate. The post holder is responsible for managing the Children’s Social Work improvement programme. This programme will include a dynamic range of improvement work (including, for example, projects which support Shetland’s commitment to Keeping the Promise, and local development and implementation of the Scottish Government’s Bairns Hoose Standards). The work of the Programme Manager is strategically aligned with the priorities of the Shetland Children’s Partnership and the post holder will play a key role in Children’s Social Work response to these priority areas of development.The post holder will be required to exercise the necessary skill ...

Advertisement DetailsTo assist in the management and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).A Learning Support Worker may be asked to work with any child or group of children either within a department or within a mainstream class. They may be asked to work alongside and with specific guidance from any teacher within a School. Work around an individual child may be based on an individualised education programme. This programme is followed by all staff working with the child / young person and may involve working with professionals and therapists e.g. Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Child Psychologist, etc.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of...

Advertisement DetailsThe 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.North Roe School is a non-denominational school situated in North Roe, the most northerly community on the mainland of Shetland. At present there are 16 pupils in one multi-composite class. The school is managed by a Teaching Head Teacher. The current Head Teacher is Mrs Abigail Thompson. Further information can be found on the school blog at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/northroeprimaryschool/north-roe-primary-school/ Additional InformationThe grade of this post is FRate of pay shown in the a...

Advertisement DetailsThe purpose of the job is to actively provide person-centred care in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines. The post holder will attend to the social, emotional, educational and physical needs of children and young people, including those with additional support needs, resident in the Halls of Residence.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Additional InformationThe grade of this post is GPlease note that this post is not career graded and is G grade onlyRate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hourRelief posts availablePreferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Sche...

Advertisement DetailsResponsible, 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.North Roe School is a non-denominational school situat...

Advertisement DetailsAre you passionate about teaching, learning and inclusion with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people in the Shetland Islands?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join our team at our excellently resourced Sandwick Junior High School.Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from an excellently resourced school, at the heart of a caring, supportive community.Sandwick Junior High School is a non-denominational school in Sandwick which is located in the South Mainland of Shetland. It provides an all year round early years provision as well as an out of school care provision for Primary aged pupils. T...

Advertisement DetailsThe postholder will be required to manage their time efficiently in order to ensure the smooth running of the domestic duties of a residential care home or other similar establishment.The Domestic Assistant will be aware of and adhere to health and safety rules and regulations (including COSHH regs) relating to all aspects of the post including the use of electrical equipment.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Additional InformationThe grade of this post is CRate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hourRelief/Casual Part Time post available, 52.18 weeks per yearPreferred candidates will be required to join the Protecti...

Advertisement DetailsPRINCIPAL TEACHER – SENSORY AND COMMUNICATION SERVICE (ASN OUTREACH)The Sensory and Communication Service is an education outreach service that delivers a specialist, education based support to help meet the needs of children and young people with additional support needs relating to vision, hearing and communication.It forms part of the wider Education Outreach Service, which work in partnership with the Education Psychology Service, allied health professionals, social work and other relevant partner services.The Sensory and Communication Service supports staff in schools and ELC settings, partner agencies, children, young people and families by working collaboratively with others as part of the Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) process. The can be done throug...

Advertisement DetailsThe Play Support Worker will assist in the delivery of a quality childcare service that offers children care, play and learning opportunities in a safe and stimulating environment.The Play Support Worker will support the Play Practitioner in ensuring a safe, hygienic and pleasant environment where mutual trust, respect, confidence and a caring ethos are evident in accordance with current legislation including the Roles and Responsibilities Framework of the Scottish Social Service Council for the Childcare Workforce.The main duties of the Play Support Worker are:To work closely with the Manager/Lead Practitioner and Play Practitioner in developing and implementing a planned programme of activities that meets the needs of all the children taking into account the key area...

Advertisement DetailsPlease state in your application which of the following posts you are interested in applying for:Learning Support WorkerLearning Support AssistantPractitioner - Early Learning & ChildcareSupport Worker - Early Learning & Childcare (qualified) Support Worker - Early Learning & Childcare (unqualified) Play PractitionerPlay Support WorkerIt would also be helpful to the panel if applicants were able to provide information on availability and which locations in Shetland they would be willing to work.Applications are invited to join our relief bank to provide support in our schools, nurseries and out of school clubs across Shetland. Members of the relief bank will be contacted on an ‘as and when required’ basis to provide cover, for example due to staff absence.Applications ...

Advertisement DetailsThe Play Practitioner will assist in the delivery of a quality childcare service that offers children care, play and learning opportunities in a safe and stimulating environment.The Play Practitioner will support the Manager/Lead Practitioner (Early Learning & Childcare and Out of School Club) in developing and delivering a safe hygienic and pleasant environment where mutual trust, respect, confidence and a caring ethos are evident in accordance with current legislation including the Roles and Responsibilities Framework of the Scottish Social Service Council for the Childcare Workforce.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 infor...

Advertisement DetailsThe Revenues Officer will assist with the administration and collection of the Council’s Sales Ledger Invoices, Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates. Also responsible through the Principle Revenues and Benefits Officer for the provision of a Cashier and Reception service.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Additional InformationThe grade of this post is GThis post is not career gradedSalary of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per yearA relocation package does not apply to this postWe will pay interview expenses from within ShetlandWe are happy to...