Teacher of Mathematics - Sandwick Junior High School - SIC08465

Shetland Islands Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is looking for a motivated Teacher of Mathematics to join Sandwick Junior High School in the Shetland Islands. This full-time role requires registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and appropriate teaching qualifications. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to foster a positive learning environment. The position includes a relocation package and the school offers a supportive community for educational development.

Benefits

Relocation package

Payment of interview expenses within the UK

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Candidates must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) prior to starting.
• Experience in teaching Mathematics at secondary level is preferred.
• Candidates should describe their registration status with GTCS in their application.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics to secondary school pupils.
• Engage students in a supportive learning environment.
• Contribute to the school’s curriculum development.

Skills

Communication skills

Vision

Energy

Self-discipline

Initiative

Education

Appropriate teaching qualifications

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 Teacher of Mathematics to join our team at our excellently resourced Sandwick 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.

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.

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.

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

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 -

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/sjhsblog/2025/09/27/hello-world/

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is TCHR
• 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
• We would welcome applications from flexible route probationers
• 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 - Secondary
• Sector/Subject Specialism - Mathematics
• Qualification Requirement - Appropriate teaching qualifications

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: Christie Ford, Head Teacher, Telephone on 01595 745320 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