Teacher of Additional Support Needs - Tingwall Primary School - SIC07157

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 Additional Support Needs to join our team at our excellently resourced Tingwall Primary School.

Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from an excellently resourced school, at the heart of a caring, supportive community., Candidates should detail in their application whether they currently hold registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). If not, candidates should detail in their application whether they have sought confirmation that they will be able to be registered with the GTCS.

As well as the relevant qualifications and experience, qualities we are looking for in the successful candidate are: vision, energy, initiative, good communication skills and self-discipline., Disability Confident
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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.

• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.6669 per hour


• Permanent Part Time post for 21.0 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) 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 - 0.6


• Specialism Subject - Additional Support Needs


• Qualification Requirement - Teaching Qualification


• Class Information - Additional Support Needs - Primary


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 Tingwall Primary School, Shetland.