Teacher of Craft, Design & Technology - Aith Junior High School - SIC09083

Shetland Islands Council; Aith; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Interview expenses covered

Job summary

Shetland Islands Council invites applications for a temporary full-time Teacher of Craft, Design & Technology at Aith Junior High School. The post serves S1–S4 pupils in a well-resourced school within a caring community and requires GTCS registration.

The role is for 35 hours per week with a temporary contract until 08 November 2027 and eligibility for PVG clearance. The successful candidate will bring vision, energy and initiative, with strong communication and self-discipline, to support

Qualifications

• GTCS registration or eligibility for registration prior to starting
• PVG Scheme clearance or update before formal offer
• Experience or aptitude in CDT/Technical teaching

Responsibilities

• Teach Craft, Design & Technology to S1–S4 students at Aith Junior High School
• Contribute to school improvement and pupil development through engaging lessons

Skills

Vision

Energy

Initiative

Communication skills

Self-discipline

Education

GTCS registration

Job description

Teacher of Craft, Design & Technology - Aith Junior High School - SIC09083

Are you an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Teacher of Craft, Design & 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 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. Further information can be found on the schools website at

www.aith.shetland.sch.uk

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 TCHR
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata)
• Temporary Full Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week
• Temporary contract until 08 November 2027. This is for the duration of a period of family leave, and will terminate following the return to work or resignation of the postholder
• 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 - Secondary age S1-4
• Sector/Subject Specialism - Technical/CDT teacher
• Qualification Requirement - GTCS registered

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 on 01595 807400 or e‑mail [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032

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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.