Head Teacher - Sandwick Junior High School and Fair Isle Primary School - SIC08175

Shetland Islands Council; Sandwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école de l'archipel des Shetland recherche un Head Teacher pour diriger Sandwick Junior High School et Fair Isle Primary School. Ce poste présente une occasion de faire une différence significative dans la vie des élèves tout en travaillant au sein d'une communauté engagée et solidaire.

Benefits

Relocation package available

Flexible working options

Distant Islands Allowance

Interview expenses covered

Qualifications

• Détenteur d'un enregistrement GTCS requis.
• Expérience significative dans un rôle de leader éducatif.
• Qualités personnelles recherchées: vision, énergie, initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la gestion de Sandwick Junior High School et Fair Isle Primary School.
• Promouvoir l'inclusion et un enseignement de qualité.
• Collaborer avec le personnel et les parents pour les meilleures pratiques éducatives.

Skills

Good communication skills

Energy

Vision

Initiative

Self-discipline

Education

GTCS Registration

Job description

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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 Head Teacher to join our team at our excellently resourced Sandwick Junior High School and Fair Isle Primary 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.

Sandwick Junior High School is a non-denominational school in Sandwick which is located in the South Mainland of Shetland. It provides an all year round early years provision as well as an out of school care provision for Primary aged pupils. The primary school serves the community of Sandwick and surrounding areas. The Secondary department has classes from S1 to S4 and caters for pupils from The South Mainland schools. The feeder primaries are Sandwick, Cunningsburgh and Dunrossness. The school roll is currently around 200 pupils. The school is managed by a Head Teacher, two Depute Head Teachers, a Principal Teacher for Pupil Support, a Principal Teacher for Additional Support Needs and a Manager of Early Learning and Childcare and Out of School Club.

The school has extensive school grounds and these provide wonderful opportunities for outside play and learning. We have active Pupil Councils in the Primary and Secondary departments. We are also very fortunate to have a very supportive, active and engaged Parent and Carer Council.

Fair Isle Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Fair Isle. It provides ELC (preschool) to Primary 7 education for children from Fair Isle. The structure of the school is 1 ELC class and 1 multi-composite primary class. There are currently 3 pupils in the school and 1 pupil in the nursery. The school is managed by a shared Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 1principal teacher, assisted by 1 clerical member of staff, 1 supervisory assistant and instructors to meet school demands. A Principal Teacher will begin in post shortly. Further information can be found on the schools website at http://www.fairisle.shetland.sch.uk/ or by phoning 01595 760254.

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 -

Sandwick Junior High School | Stronger Together, Reaching High

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is Depute Head Teacher & Head Teacher 9
  
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
• 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 apply 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 - Nursery - S4
• Sector/Subject Specialism - Head Teacher
• Qualification Requirement - GTCS Registration

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 Sandwick Junior High School, Sandwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Samantha Flaws - Director of Children's Services - Contact on: 01595 744064 or email: [e-mail]

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:

• Teaching in Shetland: here
• Living and working in Shetland: here
• Shetland Islands Council: here