Head Teacher - Urafirth Primary School

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Are you passionate about teaching, learning and inclusion with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people in the Shetland Islands?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Head Teacher to join our team at our excellently resourced Urafirth Primary School, Urafirth, Shetland.

Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from an excellently resourced school, at the heart of a caring, supportive community.

Urafirth Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Urafirth. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Urafirth and surrounding areas. The structure of the school is 1 nursery class and 2 composite primary classes. There are currently 19 pupils in the school and 11 pupils in the nursery. The school is managed by a teaching Head Teacher. If you would like any further information please get in touch with the Quality Improvement Officer, Sandra Petrie on 01595 744024.

Candidates should detail in their application whether they currently hold registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). If not, candidates should detail in their application whether they have sought confirmation that they will be able to be registered with the GTCS.

As well as the relevant qualifications and experience, qualities we are looking for in the successful candidate are: vision, energy, initiative, good communication skills and self-discipline.

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

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Welcome to Urafirth Primary School | Urafirth Primary School

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is Depute Head Teacher & Head Teacher 3
  
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
• Permanent Full Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week
• 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
• You must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) prior to starting in post
• We would welcome applications from flexible route probationers
• A relocation package does apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within the UK
• We are happy to talk flexible working
• FTE of Post - 1.0
• Sector/Subject Specialism - Primary and ELC
• Qualification Requirement - Relevant teaching qualification.

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 Urafirth Primary School, Heylor, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Samantha Flaws, Director, Telephone on 01595 744093 or email samantha.flaws@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:

• Teaching in Shetland: here
• Living and working in Shetland: here
• Shetland Islands Council: here