Teacher of Craft, Design and Technology - Brae High School - SIC07986

Shetland Islands Council; Brae; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Teacher of Craft, Design and Technology - Brae High School - SIC07986

Are you an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Teacher of Craft, Design and Technology with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people? If so, the Shetland Islands Council is offering an exciting opportunity to work at our excellently resourced Brae High School.

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

• A relocation package does apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within the UK

Brae High School is a non-denominational school located in Brae. It provides early years, primary and secondary education up to S6 for children from the north mainland of Shetland. The structure of the school is Early Years, P1-P7 which includes composites, and S1-6 classes. There is currently a total of 329 pupils on the roll. Secondary – 174, Primary – 123 and Nursery – 32. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and 2 Depute Head Teachers.

As well as the relevant qualifications and experience, qualities we are looking for in the successful candidate are: a can-do attitude, vision, energy, initiative, good communication skills and self-discipline.

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.

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 TCHR
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum (pro rata)
• Permanent Full Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week, 39 weeks per year
• 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
• FTE of Post: 1.0
• Sector/Subject Specialism: Craft Design and Technology
• Class Information: Secondary

This post is based at Brae High School, Brae, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Logan Nicolson, Head Teacher, Telephone [phone] 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.