Teacher of Music
Anderson High School
Shetland Islands
- Expired
- Salary:
- £28,854-£42,363
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 January 2020
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 2019, 911 pupils were enrolled at Anderson High School. The Head Teacher is Ms Valerie Nicolson.
A relocation package does apply to this post
We will pay interview expenses from within the UK
Additional Information
The grade of this post is TCHR
Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,157 per annum
Permanent Full Time post for 35.0 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
FTE of post: 1.0
Sector/subject specialism: Music
Qualification requirement: Relevant Teaching Qualification
Class information, age range: S1-S6 pupils, ages 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
Closing date: 23/01/2020
Reference: SIC03965
Anderson High School, North Loch Drive, Lerwick, Shetland
About Anderson High School
- Anderson High School
- Hayfield Lane, Lerwick
- Shetland
- ZE1 0JH
- United Kingdom
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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