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Play Practitioner - Islesburgh Out of School Club

Published by Shetland Islands Council
Ref: SIC09034 Published date: 12/10/2026 Closing date: 03/11/2026
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Location:

Islesburgh Community Centre, Lerwick

Salary:
£18.92 - £19.46
Contract type:
Permanent
Position type:
Part Time
Hours:
24.76 hours
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The Play Practitioner will assist in the delivery of a quality childcare service that offers children care, play and learning opportunities in a safe and stimulating environment.

The Play Practitioner will support the Manager/Lead Practitioner (Early Learning & Childcare and Out of School Club) in developing and delivering a safe hygienic and pleasant environment where mutual trust, respect, confidence and a caring ethos are evident in accordance with current legislation including the Roles and Responsibilities Framework of the Scottish Social Service Council for the Childcare Workforce.

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 H
  • Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
  • Permanent Part Time post for an annualised 24.76 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year (21hpw in term time and 35hpw in 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
  • 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, Lerwick

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Janice Hutcheson - Manager/Lead Practitioner, Tel: 01595 745114, Email: janice.hutcheson3@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

 

 


Job Attachments

A Practical Guide to Our Ways of Working.pdf

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Conditions of Service - Local Government Employees - Jan 25.pdf

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Employee Benefits Sheet (FOR RECRUITMENT) Feb 2026.pdf

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Play Practitioner GENERIC (H).pdf

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Location

Islesburgh Community Centre, Lerwick


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