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Principal Teacher of Support for Learning - Sandwick Junior High School - SIC08906
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Are you an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Principal Teacher of Support for Learning 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 Sandwick Junior High 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.
About the School
Sandwick Junior High School is a non-denominational school in Sandwick which is located in the South Mainland of Shetland. It provides an all year round early years provision as well as an out of school care provision for Primary aged pupils. The primary school serves the community of Sandwick and surrounding areas. The Secondary department has classes from S1 to S4 and caters for pupils from The South Mainland schools. The feeder primaries are Sandwick, Cunningsburgh and Dunrossness. The school roll is currently around 200 pupils. The school is managed by a Head Teacher, a Depute Head Teacher, a Principal Teacher for Pupil Support, a Principal Teacher for Additional Support Needs and a Manager of Early Learning and Childcare and Out of School Club.
The school has extensive school grounds and these provide wonderful opportunities for outside play and learning. We have active Pupil Councils in the Primary and Secondary departments. We are also very fortunate to have a very supportive, active and engaged Parent and Carer Council.
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Requirements
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
- Grade: Principal Teacher - Job Size 2
- Salary: Inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata)
- Hours: Permanent Full Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week
- PVG Scheme: 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
- GTCS Registration: Must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) prior to starting in post
- Flexible Route Probationers: Applications welcome
- Relocation Package: Does not apply to this post
- Interview Expenses: Paid from within Shetland
- Flexible Working: Open to discussion
- FTE: 1.0
- Class Information: Principal Teacher of Support for Learning
- Sector/Subject Specialism: Primary or Secondary Subject Specialist. Additional Needs Qualification Desirable
- Qualification Requirement: Teaching Qualification. Additional Support Needs Qualification Desirable
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Contact Information
This post is based at Sandwick Junior High School, Sandwick, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact:
- Christie Ford, Head Teacher
- Phone: 01595 745320
- Email: christie.ford@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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