Peripatetic Teacher of Music

Happyhansel Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Walls. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Walls, West Burrafirth and as far east as West Houlland. The structure of the school is 1 nursery class and 2 composite primary classes. There are currently a total of 60 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a Head Teacher (joint with Sandness). The current staffing complement is 3 teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. The current Head Teacher is Mrs Sue King.

 

Skeld Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Skeld. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Skeld, Reawick, Culswick and Sand. The structure of the school is 1 nursery and 2 composite primary classes. There are currently a total 19 pupils in the primary class. The school is managed by a teaching Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 1 full-time teacher, 1 part-time teacher, 1 part-time ASN teacher, 1 part-time early years teacher, 1 part-time clerical assistant, 1 part-time cook, 1 part-time early years worker, 1 part-time early years assistant, 1 part-time learning support worker, 1 part-time learning support assistant, 1 supervisory assistant and 1 part-time cleaner in charge. The current Head Teacher is Mrs May Macdonald.

 

Sandness Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Sandness.  It provides primary education from P1 to P7 for children from Sandness and surrounding areas.  The structure of the school is 1 composite primary class.  There are currently a total 18 pupils on the roll.  The school is managed by a Head Teacher (joint with Happyhansel).  The current staffing complement is 1 teacher assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands.  The current Head Teacher is Mrs Sue King.

 

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is TCHR
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.3112 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 7.0 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 not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited]
• We are happy to talk flexible working
• FTE of Post:  1.0
• Sector/Subject Specialism:  Primary or Music
• Qualification Requirement:  Appropriate Teaching qualification
• Class information, age range etc:  P1 - P7 Music
• Any other information specific to the post or setting:  2 classes at Happyhansel and 1 class at Sandness and Skeld Primary Schools.
  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 Happyhansel Primary School, Walls, however the postholder will also be required to work at Skeld and Sandness Primary Schools.

 

Closing date: 27/06/2019

Reference: SIC03544

Happyhansel, Skeld & Sandness Primary Schools. Shetland