Manager/Lead Practitioner - Islesburgh Out of School Club - SIC08189
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £21.51 i £22.39 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Lerwick, ZE1 0EQ |
| Cwmni: | Shetland Islands Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SIC08189 |
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The purpose of this post is to manage the Out of School Club and delivery of the out of school club to meet the needs of SSSC and the Care Inspectorate, supervising staff including staff development and performance management activities.
Islesburgh Out of School Club (Islesburgh OOSC) is an inclusive childcare setting based in the heart of Lerwick, operating from the Islesburgh Community Centre. Islesburgh OOSC is a well-resourced hub that provides access to a range of facilities. The club offers a warm, welcoming environment where children aged 4½ to 14 years can relax, play, and develop new skills in a safe and supportive environment after school, as well as during holidays and in-service days.
Children benefit from access to:
- A large multi-purpose hall for games, physical activity, construction and creative play.
- A secure garden space for outdoor play and exploration.
- A small space for relaxing, craft and preparing and enjoying healthy snacks.
Daily programmes are planned around the interests of the children and supports their wellbeing, creativity and independence.
Including:
- Arts and crafts, construction, board games, and opportunities for chid-led play.
- Physical play and movement-based activities indoors and outdoors.
- Quiet areas for rest, reading, socialising or one-to-one time.
- Regular community outings, e.g. visits to the park, library, or beach.
The setting is run by a dedicated team of qualified Play Practitioners and Support Workers, led by an experienced Manager/Lead Practitioner. The staff work in close partnership with parents, carers, and local agencies to meet the needs of all children.
Islesburgh OOSC is registered with the Care Inspectorate, and recent reports highlight the positive ethos, nurturing relationships, and broad range of child-led play experiences offered at the club.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
Additional Information
- The grade of this post is J
- Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
- Permanent Part Time post for 20.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
- 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
- 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 Islesburgh Out of School Club, Islesburgh, Lerwick, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Chloe Kerr, Quality Improvement Officer on 01595 744973 or e-mail chloe.kerr@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.
Find out more about:
Living and working in Shetland: here
The Shetland Islands Council: here
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