Teacher of Early Learning & Childcare - Whalsay School - SIC07233
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £21.25 to £31.15 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Whalsay, ZE2 9AQ |
| Company: | Shetland Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SIC07233 |
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Teacher of Early Learning & Childcare – Whalsay School
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 Early Learning and Childcare to join our team at the Whalsay 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.
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 151 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and 2 Depute Head Teachers. The current staffing complement is 17 teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. The current Head Teacher is Mrs Leanne Moss.
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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 14.0 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: 0.2
- Sector/Subject Specialism: Early Learning & Childcare
- Class Information - Early Years
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, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Leanne Moss, Acting Head Teacher - Whalsay School on 01595 743804 or email leanne.moss2@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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