Teacher of Early Learning

Advertisement DetailsAre you an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Teacher of Early Learning & Childcare 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 Baltasound Junior High School, Unst. Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from an excellently resourced school, at the heart of a caring, supportive community. Baltasound Junior High School is a non-denominational school located in Unst. It provides nursery, primary and secondary education up to S4 for children from the island of Unst. The structure of the school is 1 nursery, 3 composite primary classes and S1-4 classes. There is currently a total of 95 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and 1 Depute Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 15 teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. The current Head Teacher is Mr Paul Thomson. Further information can be found on the schools website at http://unst.org/web/bjhs/. 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 Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.7380 per hour Temporary Part Time post for 10.5 Hours per Week Temporary contract for a period of approximately 12 months. This is for the duration of a period of maternity 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 does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working FTE of Post - 0.3 Class Information - Early Years Sector/Subject Specialism - Primary 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 Baltasound Junior High School, Unst, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Paul Thomson, Head Teacher, Telephone on 01595 807020 or email paul.thomson@shetland.gov.uk 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