Teacher of English

Subject to the policies of the school and the education service the duties of teachers, promoted and unpromoted are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct, having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories.

• Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction.
• Developing the school curriculum.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils.
• Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration.
• Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
• Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
• Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
• Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development.
• Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review.
• Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school.
• You must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).

Please follow the links below for further information -
http://unst.org/web/bjhs/
http://www.midyell.shetland.sch.uk/
www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is TCHR
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1,998 per annum (pro rata)
• Permanent Term Time Full Time post for 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year plus 8 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays
• 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)
• A relocation package does apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within the UK
• You must hold a valid driving licence and have a suitable vehicle for use during your employment
• Not suitable for 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.

Proposed Interview Date: Monday 12 September 2016

This post is based at Baltasound Junior High School, Unst & Mid Yell Junior High School, Yell

For further details relating to this post, please contact:  Paul Thomson, Head Teacher. Telephone: 01595 807020 or e-mail: Paul.Thomson2@shetland.gov.uk

Closing date: 28/08/2016

Reference: SIC01190

Baltasound Junior High School,
Unst,
Shetland