Teachers of Additional Support - Intensive - Shetlan

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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 enthusiastic and motivated Teachers of Additional Support Needs
- Intensive Support to work at various locations throughout Shetland.

Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from excellently resourced schools, 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.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

• The grade of this post is TCHR
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata)
• 4 x Permanent Full Time posts 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
• A relocation package applies to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within the UK
• We are happy to talk flexible working
• FTE of Post - 1.0
• Class Information
  - Primary/Secondary
• Sector/Subject Specialism - ASN
• Qualification Requirement
  - Registered with the GTCS

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.

The post holders will work at various locations throughout Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact:
Sandra Petrie, Quality Improvement Officer on or e-mail s

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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.

• Teaching in Shetland: here
• Living and working in Shetland: here
• Shetland Islands Council: here