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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 an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Physical Education to join our team at our excellently resourced Whalsay School, Urafirth Primary School and Lunnasting Primary School (Vidlin).

Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from an excellently resourced school, at the heart of a caring, supportive community.

Whalsay School is a non-denominational school located in Symbister, Whalsay. It provides nursery, primary and secondary education up to S4 for children from the whole island of Whalsay. The structure of the school is a nursery setting, 4 composite primary classes and S1-4 secondary classes. There is currently a total of 164 pupils on the roll, inclusive of all phases. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and a Depute Head Teacher (job-share). The current staffing complement is 17 part-time/full time teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. The Head Teacher is Mr. Niall Healy. Further information can be found on the schools website at Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Vidlin. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Vidlin and surrounding areas. The structure of the school is 1 nursery class and 2 composite primary classes. There are currently 36 pupils in the school and 12 pupils in the nursery. The school is managed by a teaching Head Teacher. The current Head Teacher is Ms Laura Tulloch. If you would like any further information please get in touch with the school on

Urafirth Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Heylor. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Eshaness, Hillswick, Urafirth, Heylor and Hamar. The structure of the school is 1 nursery class and 2 multi-composite primary classes. There are currently a total of 19 primary and 12 ELC pupils on the roll. The school is managed by Jasmin Tulloch, who is a teaching Acting Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 3 teachers (FTE) assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. Further information can be sought by e-mailing ’

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.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

:// .uk/sh/urafirth/welcome-to-urafirth-primary-school/

• The grade of this post is TCHR

• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
  
• 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
  
• 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 - 1.0
  
• Class Information - P1 - S4 age range
  
• Sector/Subject Specialism - Physical Education
  
• Qualification Requirement - BA or PGDE
  

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 Whalsay School plus Lunnasting Primary School (Vidlin) and Urafirth Primary School, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Niall Healy, Head Teacher, Telephone on or email

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Information about Shetland

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. xkybehq Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

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