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Teacher of English (Job Share)

Teacher of English (Job Share)

Anderson High School

Shetland Islands

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Temporary
Apply by:
28 May 2018

Job overview

Anderson High School is a six year school, serving Lerwick and the surrounding areas, with our associated primary schools of Bells Brae, Hamnavoe, Nesting, Scalloway, Sound, Tingwall and Whiteness. In addition, pupils from the small islands of Fair Isle, Foula and Fetlar 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 September 2017, 884 pupils were enrolled at Anderson High School.  There were 67 full-time equivalent teachers and 11.8 Support for Learning teachers, based at Anderson High, supporting pupils from across Shetland. The Head Teacher is Ms Valerie Nicolson and further information about the school can be found at http://www.anderson.shetland.sch.uk/joomla/.

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 - www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

  • The grade of this post is TCHR
  • Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.2729 per hour
  • Temporary Job Share post for 17.5 Hours per Week.  Temporary contract for a period of approximately 12 months.
  • 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
  • FTE of post:  0.5
  • Sector/Subject Specialism:  English
  • Qualification Requirements:  English
  • Class information, age range etc:  S1-S6, age 12-18
  • Post is part of a Job Share.  Not suitable for further Job Share
  • Not suitable for Remote Working

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.

For further details relating to this post, please contact:  Valerie Nicolson, Head Teacher, on 01595 808008 or email valerie.nicolson@shetland.gov.uk

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

Closing date: 29/05/2018

Reference: SIC02582

Anderson High School
North Loch Drive
Lerwick
Shetland

About Anderson High School

Anderson High School is a co-educational school based in the Shetland Islands for students aged 12-18. It is a non-denominational school.

In 1970 the Anderson High School was formed from the Anderson Educational Institute and the secondary division of the Lerwick Central School. There are over 900 students enrolled at the school. The school’s modern languages department is committed to strong links with partner schools in Germany, and supports senior pupils in travelling to France to study.   

Headteacher

Valerie Nicolson

Values and vision

Anderson High School wishes for its pupils to be well-behaved, responsible young people who are keen to learn and actively support their school and community. It wishes to provide a safe, caring, supportive and inclusive environment for all it students. The school also believes in using a variety of means to celebrate the success of its students, including daily tannoy announcements, newsletters, and pin boards around the school as well as in classrooms.

Education Scotland

“Young people learn and achieve very well, including those with additional support needs. They are highly motivated and enthusiastic about their work. They particularly enjoy and value the visitors and extensive range of trips organised by their teachers. Young people feel initiatives, such as the Geopark Project and Armistice week, help to bring their learning alive. Others recognise improved confidence and self-esteem from undertaking challenges on activities day or extended exchange visits to an international school.”

View Anderson High School’s latest Education Scotland report

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