Senior Practitioner

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.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 career grade.
Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.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 -Whalsay School is a non-denominational school located in Symbister, Whalsay.
It provides nursery, primary and secondary education up to S4 for children from the whole island of Whalsay.
The structure of the school is 2 nursery classes, 4 composite primary classes and S1-4 secondary classes.
There is currently a total of pupils on the roll, inclusive of all phases.
The school is managed by a Head Teacher and 2 Depute Head Teachers.
The current staffing complement is 17 teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands.
The Head Teacher is Mr. Niall Healy.