Early Years Practioner
Eigg Primary School
Highland
- Expired
- Salary:
- £9,670-£12,484
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 6 April 2015
Job overview
Reference: HGH00267
(23hpw) (Fixed Term - Maternity Leave)
Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. HC0435 £9,670 - £10,987 (Unqualified) HC0535 £11,066 - £12,484 (Qualified)
Contact Person: Hilda Ibrahim Tel: 01687 482424.
Job Purpose: To work as an effective member of a team, delivering a flexible, high quality, early learning and child care service that meets the needs of young children and their families.
Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support - HR Hub C&L Tel. No: 01349 868640 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.
Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Requirements
Those employed as Early Years Practitioner- qualified should hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education. (For example HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3) and will be paid on grade HC0535.
Unqualified workers employed as Early Years Practitioner- unqualified will be required to work towards one of the above awards within an agreed timescale and will be paid on grade HC0435.
The Early Years Practitioner is required to hold a relevant Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration or agree to apply to SSSC to register as a practitioner. On acceptance of the post, the Early Years Practitioner should achieve registration within 6 months of taking up employment or until registration is determined, whichever is the shorter.
Qualifications in Food Handling and First Aid would be advantageous.
Closing date: 06/04/2015
To apply please click on the following link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/highland-council/jobs/early-years-practioner-1-23hpw-fixed-term-maternity-leave-eigg-primary-school-hgh00267-8531/?utm_source=TESS&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=TESSGlobal
About Eigg Primary School
EIGG and MUCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS and NURSERIES
Eigg and Muck Primary Schools have a wonderful, committed staff team who work to improve outcomes for all children. The school enjoys strong links with one another and with other schools in the Mallaig Associated Schools Group. The schools are well-resourced, and both islands are utilised as an extension of the classroom.
Each school has a polytunnel, garden area, playground with grass, a forest school (with fire area for cooking!) and access to wonderful community halls. The parent community are supportive of the schools, which are very much at the centre of both communities.
Eigg and Muck Primary Schools also enjoy links with local businesses and community members. In 2018-19 session, we are looking to build upon the school’s success with our improvement priorities, which include: - Raising attainment in literacy and numeracy - Improving the mental, emotional, social and physical health and wellbeing of all pupils - Continuous Profiling and Reporting.
Currently, the school rolls are:
Eigg: 5 children in Primary, 3 in Nursery
Muck: 6 children in Primary, 3 in Nursery
THE ISLANDS
The islands of Eigg and Muck are spectacular places to live and work.
Muck has a population of around 40, and is a thriving community set within a breathtaking landscape. There are many small, thriving businesses on Muck, and the school is a central part of the community. The island has its own renewable electricity system and a fantastic community hall. Please browse the attached pictures to appreciate the beauty of Muck and to get a feeling for the school community.
Eigg is a beautiful island with a vibrant community. As on Muck, the types of work people do is very diverse. Eigg has a shop and post office, a tearoom and a community hall, and a population of around 110 people. Please look at the photos to see the spectacular beauty of Eigg.
WHAT OUR STAFF, CHILDREN and PARENTS THINK
Eigg and Muck communities would be delighted to welcome an aspiring leader with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for improving outcomes for all children and families.
- Mr Andrew Murray, departing Head Teacher
As a new member of staff I was welcomed into the school community and supported as I started my role. There are so many opportunities for learning in the environment and Muck Primary really commits to using these to their potential. In nursery, we have access to resources such as the polytunnel and forest school which help the children to gain independence, confidence and become successful learners, through exploring problems in the real world. We have also been able to take advantage of being within the school, working with the school children in regularly timetabled activities as well as one-off events which really enrich the social lives of both the school and nursery children.
- Phoebe Haigh, Early Years Practitioner, Muck Nursery
Our school is the heart of the island.
- Judy Taylor, Pupil Support Assistant, Muck Primary School
Our school is a positive and vibrant environment for pupils to learn. We are very lucky to have such a well resourced school, with great facilities close by (outdoor classroom, polytunnel, forest school, community hall and of course the whole island to explore!). The school is key to the sustainability of the island community . It is well supported by staff, parents, islanders and local businesses."
- Ruth MacEwen, Clerical Assistant & Parent, Muck Primary School
The thing I like about Eigg Primary School is that everyone is kind and nice. I also like that the school is on an island.
– Betsy (8), Eigg Primary School
I like Eigg Primary School because everywhere you look you see colour and smiles. Eigg is a great place to live. It is quite remote and not too crowded.
– Maggie, (9), Eigg Primary School
I love that our school has pet Stick Insects. We are learning lots about them!
– Tadhgan, (7), Eigg Primary School
I like looking at all the books at school, we have so many! I like playing on the swing and climbing on the climbing frame!
– Freya, (4), Eigg Primary School
I have fun at school and love playing in the playground!
– Agnes, (4), Eigg Primary School
We have lots of helpers who come in, so we get heaps of support. We have plenty of technology, including a smartboard, ipads and laptops.
- David (11), Muck Primary School
There's nowhere on Muck you can't go..... you're free to explore the whole island.
- Hugh (7), Muck Primary School
We get lots of different weather here. When the sun is shining it is paradise.
- Tara (5), Muck Primary School
Muck is special. There are lots of magical places, like Mermaid's pool, and when the sun sets the water goes all sparkly.
- Willow (8), Muck Primary School
I like that Muck isn't very crowded. It's more fun to have a small class and we are all friends, even though we are different ages.
- Daniel (8), Muck Primary School
On Muck, you're all kind of one big family...... we do lots of community events and get together all the time.
- Jasper (10), Muck Primary School former pupil
Muck is a very good island. There's lots of fun places to play, like the forests and the beaches.
- Keighla (6), Muck Primary School
The whole island is good for bike riding, and I like going in the sea with my wetsuit!
- Logan (5), Muck Primary School
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