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Teacher of Primary

Are you an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Teacher of Primary 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 Scalloway Primary School

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

Scalloway Primary School is a non-denominational school located in the village of Scalloway, 7 miles from the main town of Lerwick. The school’s catchment area includes Scalloway, Trondra and the Tingwall Valley as far north as Griesta.

There are 7 classes in the Primary Department and a large Early Years and Childcare Department (delivering up to 30 hours per week). There are currently a total of 175 pupils on the school and ELC roll combined. Secondary education for years S1-S6 is provided at the Anderson High School in Lerwick. The school canteen is onsite providing hot and cold meals daily.

Adjacent to the Primary School and ELC are Hame fae Hame (Childcare provision) and the Health Centre. The school makes use of the Games hall and swimming pool facilities which are situated next door.

The school is managed by the Head Teacher (Mrs Morag Fox) and two Principal Teachers. The current teaching staff comprises of 5 full-time class teachers and 2 job-shares. PE, Art and Music are provided by peripatetic specialists with a range of instrumental instruction timetabled for P5-7 pupils. Further support is provided by our Support for Learning teachers where appropriate. A team of Learning Support Workers compliment the role of the SfL teachers to meet the needs of all of our pupils.
Further information can be found on the school’s website/blog at http://www.scalloway.shetland.sch.uk/

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.

Additional Information

The grade of this post is TCHR
Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.6669 per hour
Permanent Part Time post for 21.0 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 not apply to this post
We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
We are happy to talk flexible working
FTE of Post - 0.6
Class Information - 14hpw - Primary 2 and 7hpw - Primary 7
Sector/Subject Specialism - Primary
Qualification Requirement - GTCS Registered

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 Scalloway Primary School, Shetland

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Morag Fox, Head Teacher, Tel - 01595 743777, Email - morag.fox@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.

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