Shetland Islands Council
Supervisory Assistant - Hamnavoe Primary School
Supervisory Assistant - Hamnavoe Primary School at Shetland Islands Council, based in GB, paying £15.21 - £15.35 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £15.21 - £15.35 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- GB
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teacher
- DBS check
76% below the typical rate for teacher
Reference councils/shetland-islands-council/jobs/supervisory-assistant-hamnavoe-primary-sc
About the role
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.
Hamnavoe Primary School is located in Hamnavoe, Burra. It provides primary education to children from P1-7. The structure of the school is 3 classes all of these are composite classes. There are currently 63 pupils on the roll. The current staffing complement is 3 class teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet pupil needs. The current Acting Head Teacher is Mrs Ann-Marie Flaws who would be very happy to discuss the post further with you. The school phone number is [phone removed]. Further information about the school can be found on the school's website at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/hamnavoeprimary/
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 -
www.shetland.gov.ukAdditional Information
The grade of this post is AB
Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
Permanent Part Time post for 4.0 Hours per Week, 39 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays.
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
This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship.
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 Hamnavoe Primary School, Hamnavoe, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Ann-Marie Flaws, Quality Improvement Officer, Telephone [phone removed] or email [email removed]
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call [phone removed].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
Reference: councils/shetland-islands-council/jobs/supervisory-assistant-hamnavoe-primary-sc · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via Shetland Islands Council
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