Principal Teacher of Support for Learning (Complex Needs Department) - Anderson High School - SIC090

Shetland Islands Council; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Interview expenses

Flexible working

Job summary

Anderson High School, Lerwick, Shetland, seeks a Principal Teacher of Support for Learning (Complex Needs) to lead inclusion and specialist provision. The post is based at Anderson High School with the Shetland Islands Council overseeing staffing and strategic direction.

The role requires GTCS registration, a track record in supporting learners with complex needs, and a commitment to high-quality learning and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• GTCS registration is required.
• Experience in teaching and learning for complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to learning for pupils with complex needs.
• Support inclusive education across Anderson High School and feeder primary schools.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and implement pupil-centred learning plans.

Job description

Advertisement Details

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 Principal Teacher of Support for Learning (Complex Needs) to join our team at our excellently resourced Anderson High School, Lerwick.

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

Anderson High School is a six year school, serving the Shetland community, with our associated primary schools of Bell's Brae, Hamnavoe, Nesting, Scalloway, Sound, Tingwall and Whiteness. In addition, pupils from the small islands of Fair Isle and Foula attend the school for up to six years. The school also serves all pupils in Shetland for S5 and S6, except for those attending Brae High School. There are extensive transport arrangements into Lerwick, and Halls of Residence accommodation for those pupils unable to travel each day.

In August 2025, 975 pupils were enrolled at Anderson High School. The Head Teacher is Mr Robin Calder.

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

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/anderson/

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.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is Principal Teacher - Job Size 5
  
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 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
• 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 - S1-S9
• Sector/Subject Specialism - Support for Learning (Complex Needs)
• Qualification Requirement - GTCS

This post is based at Anderson High School, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Robin Calder, Head Teacher on 01595 808008 or e-mail [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