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Brae High School is a non-denominational school located in Brae. It provides early years, primary and secondary education up to S6 for children from the north mainland of Shetland. The structure of the school is Early Years, P1-P7 which includes composites, and S1-6 classes. There is currently a total of 330 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and 2 Depute Head Teachers. The current Head Teacher is Logan Nicolson.

Further information can be found on the schools website at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/brae/.

Under the direction of the Head Teacher, the Head Janitor will be responsible for:

• The security of the premises and its contents, including the operation of fire and security systems and keyholding responsibilities. This will involve patrolling all areas of the premises and playgrounds.

• The lighting and heating within the premises, including maintenance and operation of heating plant where required, replacing light bulbs and tubes, etc.

• Scheduling maintenance and alarm checks, taking into account school activities, at least a term in advance.

• Porterage duties including storekeeping.

• Handyperson duties including carrying out minor repairs to fabric and furnishings within in the buildings. This also includes grass cutting duties and some grounds maintenance. In winter, the gritting and clearing of paths and steps to ensure general safety around the school grounds.

• Undertaking initial checks or inspections and identifying major repair works required and reporting these to the Head Teacher.

• Liaising with operatives from Building Services or other Departments within the Authority and other agencies to ensure appropriate administration is completed prior to any works taking place in the buildings. Ensuring relevant health and safety measures have been put in place prior to any works being carried out and relaying these to the Head Teacher and other staff.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

The grade of this post is H
Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,541 per annum (pro rata)
Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 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
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 Brae High School, Brae, Shetland

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Logan Nicolson - Head Teacher - Telephone on 01595745600 or email logan.nicolson@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