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Teacher of Craft, Design & Technology - Aith Junior High School - SIC08944
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Are you an enthusiastic, creative, and inspiring Teacher of Craft, Design & Technology 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 Aith 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.
Aith Junior High School
Aith Junior High School is a non-denominational school located in Aith on the west side of Shetland. The structure of the school is a nursery class, 5 composite primary classes, and a secondary department from S1-S4. There is currently a total of 237 pupils on the roll. The current Head Teacher is Mr Michael Spence. Further information can be found on the school's website at www.aith.shetland.sch.uk.
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.
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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
- Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata)
- Temporary Full Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week
- Temporary contract until 08 November 2027. This is for the duration of a period of family leave, and will terminate following the return to work or resignation of the postholder
- 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 applies to this post
- We will pay interview expenses from within the UK
- We are happy to talk flexible working
- FTE of Post - 1.0
- Class Information - Secondary age S1-4
- Sector/Subject Specialism - Technical/CDT teacher
- Qualification Requirement - GTCS registered
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This post is based at Aith Junior High School, Aith, Shetland.
Contact Information
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Michael Spence, Head Teacher on 01595 807400 or e-mail michael.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.
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