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Are you an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Teacher of Home Economics with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people? If so, the Shetland Islands Council is offering an exciting opportunity to work at excellently resourced Baltasound Junior High School and Mid Yell Junior High School.

The main duties of a teacher are outlined in Part 2: Section 2 of the SNCT Handbook.

Subject to the policies and practice of the school and Shetland Islands Council, the duties of teachers are to:

(a) manage and organise classes through planning and preparing for teaching and learning.

(b) assess, record and report on the work of pupils’ progress to inform a range of teaching and learning approaches.

(d) contribute towards good order and the wider needs ofthe school.

(e) develop the school curriculum.

(f) contribute to the school and council planning and improvement processes.

(g) maintain and develop knowledge and skills and contribute to the professional development of colleagues including probationary and student teachers.

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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Baltasound Junior High School is a non-denominational school located in Unst. It provides nursery, primary and secondary education up to S4 for children from the island of Unst. The structure of the school is 1 nursery, 2 composite primary classes andS1-4 classes. There is currently atotal of 89 pupils on theroll. The schoolis managed by a Head Teacher and 1 Depute Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 15 teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet schooldemands. The current Head Teacher is Mr Paul Thomson. Further information can be found on the schools website at ://unst.org/web/bjhs/">http://unst.org/web/bjhs/.

Mid Yell Junior High School is a non-denominational school located in Mid Yell, Yell. It provides nursery, primary and secondary education up to S4 for children from Central, Mid and East Yell for Primaryand the whole island of Yell for Secondary. The structure of the school is 1 nursery class, 2 composite primary classes and S1-4 classes. There is currently a total of 106 pupils on theroll. The schoolis managed by a Head Teacher and 1 Depute Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 18 teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands.The current Head Teacher is Mr Mark Lawson. Further information can be found on the schools website at http://www.midyell.shetland.sch.uk/.

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Additional Information

The grade of this post is TCHR
Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,541 per annum
Permanent Full Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week , 39 weeks per year plus 8 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
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: 1
Sector/Subject Specialism: Home Economics
Class Information: S1 - S4
Qualification Requirement: Teaching qualification in subject

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 Baltasound Junior High School, Unst andd Mid Yell Junior High School, Yell

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Mark Lawson, Head Teacher, on 01595 745050 or e-mail mark.lawson@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