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Teacher of Mathematics

Teacher of Mathematics

Anderson High School

Shetland Islands

  • Expired
Salary:
£29,733.00 - £43,647.00 per year
Job type:
Full Time, Temporary
Apply by:
10 March 2021

Job overview

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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 2020, 937 pupils were enrolled at Anderson High School. The Head Teacher is Ms Valerie NicolsonThe main duties of a teacher are outlined in Part 2: Section 2 of the SNCT Handbook.

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 -

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/anderson/

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 £2,235 per annum
  • Temporary Full Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week , 39 weeks per year
  • Temporary contract for a period of approximately 10 months. This is for the duration of a period of employee absence, 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: 1
  • Sector/Subject Specialism: Mathematics
  • Qualification Requirement: Relevant Teaching Qualification
  • Class Information: S1-S6 pupils, age 12-18. 

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, Lerwick, Shetland.

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.

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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