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Ref no:
SIC06594
Published:
25/05/2023
Closes:
07/06/2023
Location:
Whalsay School, Symbister, Whalsay, Shetland, ZE2 9AQ
Rate:
£20.74 - £30.46 per hour
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
28 hours per week

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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:

  • Manage and organise classes through planning and preparing for teaching and learning.
  • Assess, record and report on the work of pupils’ progress to inform a range of teaching and learning approaches.
  • Prepare pupils for examinations and where required, assist with their administration.
  • Contribute towards good order and the wider needs of the school.
  • Develop the school curriculum.
  • Contribute to the school and council planning and improvement processes.
  • Maintain and develop knowledge and skills and contribute to the professional development of colleagues including probationary and student teachers.

There is a requirement to be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and to and to participate in the Scheme of Professional Update.

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

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

Whalsay School is a non-denominational school located in Symbister, Whalsay. It provides nursery, primary and secondary education up to S4 for children from the whole island of Whalsay. The structure of the school is 2 nursery classes, 5 composite primary classes and S1-4 secondary classes. There is currently a total of 165 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and 1 Depute Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 22 teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. The current Head Teacher is Mr Garry Spence. Further information can be found on the schools website at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/whalsayschoolweb/

www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

  • The grade of this post is TCHR
  • Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5447 per hour
  • Permanent Part Time post for 28.0 Hours per Week , 39 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
  • 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

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 Whalsay School, Whalsay, Shetland

For further details relating to this post, please contact:  Garry Spence, Head Teacher - Whalsay School on 01595 744000 or email garry.spence@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

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