Teacher of Computing / Business Studies

Teacher of Computing / Business Studies - Baltasound Junior High School

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 Computing/Business Studies to join our team at 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, 2 composite primary classes and S1-4 classes. There is currently a total of 89 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/.

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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Additional Information

• The grade of this post is TCHR
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4571 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 28.0 Hours per Week , 39 weeks per year 
• 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: 0.8FTE
• Sector/Subject specialism: Computing and/or Business Studies
• Qualification requirement: Computing and/or Business Studies
• Class information, age range, etc: Secondary

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 01595 807020 or email Paul.Thomson2@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.