Depute Head Teacher - Aith Junior High School - SIC08636

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 Depute Head Teacher to join our team at our 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 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.

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.

The grade of this post is Depute Head Teacher & Head Teacher 5. Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata). This is a permanent full-time post for 35.0 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. A relocation package does not apply to this post. We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland. We are happy to talk flexible working.

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 Aith Junior High School, Aith, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Michael Spence, Head Teacher, Telephone on 01595 807400 or email michael.spence@shetland.gov.uk. If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

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.