Principal Teacher of Modern Languages - Anderson High School - SIC07578

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Principal Teacher of Modern Languages

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 Principal Teacher of Modern Languages to join our team at our excellently resourced Anderson High School, Lerwick.

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

Anderson High School is a six year school, serving the Shetland community, with our associated primary schools of Bell’s Brae, Hamnavoe, Nesting, Scalloway, Sound, Tingwall and Whiteness. In addition, pupils from the small islands of Fair Isle and Foula 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 August 2024, 1028 pupils were enrolled at Anderson High School. The Head Teacher is Mr Robin Calder.

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/

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.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is Principal Teacher - Job Size 5
  
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum
• Temporary Full Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week
• Temporary contract for a period of approximately 12 months from 18/08/25 - 16/08/26
• 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
• 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 - Secondary 1-6
• Sector/Subject Specialism - Modern Languages
• Qualification Requirement - GTCS - Teaching Qualification

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: Robin Calder, Head Teacher, Tel - , Email - robin.calder@shetland.gov.uk

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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. 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