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Teacher of Business Education - Brae High School - SIC08870
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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 Teacher of Business Education to join our team at our excellently resourced Brae 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 Brae High School
Brae High School is a non-denominational school located in Brae. It provides early years, primary and secondary education up to S6 for children from the north mainland of Shetland. The structure of the school is Early Years, P1-P7 which includes composites, and S1-6 classes. There is currently a total of 340 pupils on the roll. Secondary – 182, Primary – 120 and Nursery – 38. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and 2 Depute Head Teachers. The current Acting Head Teacher is Julie Johnson. Further information can be found on the school's website at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/brae/
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.
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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: TCHR
- 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.
- Registration: You must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) prior to starting in post.
- Flexible Route Probationers: We would welcome applications from flexible route probationers.
- Relocation Package: A relocation package does not apply to this post.
- Interview Expenses: We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland.
- Flexible Working: We are happy to talk flexible working.
- FTE of Post: 1.0
- Class Information: S1-S6
- Sector/Subject Specialism: Business Education Teacher
- Qualification Requirement: GTCS
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This post is based at Brae High School, Brae, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Julie Johnson, Acting Head Teacher on 01595 745600 or e-mail julie.johnson3@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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