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Teacher of Primary – Hamnavoe Primary 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 Primaryto join our team at Hamnavoe Primary School, Burra.

Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from an excellently resourced school, at the heart of a caring, supportive community.

Hamnavoe Primary School is located in Hamnavoe, Burra. It provides primary education to children from P1-7. The structure of the school is 4 classes all of these are composite classes. There are currently 86 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a teaching Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 4 class teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet pupil needs. The current Head Teacher is Mrs Helen Robertson who would be very happy to discuss the post further with you. The school phone number is 01595807440. Further information about the school can be found on the school’s website.

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.

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

Teaching in Shetland – here

A warm welcome to Hamnavoe Primary School.

www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

  • The grade of this post is TCHR
  • Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,397 per annum (pro rata)
  • Temporary Term Time Full Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week , 39 weeks per year 
  • Temporary contract for a period of approximately 12 months.
  • 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
  • We are happy to talk flexible working
  • A relocation package does not apply to this post
  • We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
  • FTE of post: 1.0
  • Qualification required: relevant teaching qualification
  • Age/Class Range: P1 – P2

    • 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 Hamnavoe Primary School, Burra, Shetland.

    For further details relating to this post, please contact: Helen Robertson, Head Teacher, Telephone 01595 807440 or email helenrobertson@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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    Living and working in Shetland: here