Teacher of Maths - Anderson High School - SIC08347

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL; Scotland; On-site; GBP 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Shetland is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Maths to join Anderson High School. This permanent, full-time position requires GTCS registration. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and learning, embodying qualities such as vision and good communication skills, and will contribute positively to student development in a caring community.

Benefits

Relocation package

Distant Islands Allowance

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
• Relevant qualifications and experience in teaching Maths.
• Flexible route probationers are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach Maths to students at Anderson High School.
• Contribute positively to the lives of children and young people.
• Work within a supportive community.

Skills

Good communication skills

Vision

Energy

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 Teacher of Maths to join our team at our excellently resourced Anderson HighSchool, 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 2024, 1028 pupils were enrolled at Anderson High School. The Head Teacher is Mr Robin Calder.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

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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 £2,859 per annum
• 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 - S1-S9
• Sector/Subject Specialism - Maths
• 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 Anderson High School, North Loch Drive, Lerwick, Shetland

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Robin Calder, Head Teacher - 01595808008 - Robin.Calder@

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

Information about Shetland

Find out more about:

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