Advertisement Details Are you an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Teacher of Primary with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people? If so, the Shetland Islands Council is offering an exciting opportunity to work at excellently resourced Ollaberry 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. Ollaberry Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Ollaberry, Northmavine. It provides primary education for children from Ollaberry and surrounding areas. The structure of the school is 1 multi-composite class with all children from primary 1-7. There is currently a total of 18 pupils on the school roll. The school is managed by a teaching Headteacher, Mrs Hannah Johnson. The current staffing complement is 1 teacher assisted by support staff. Further information can be found on the school website http://www.ollaberry.shetland.sch.uk/ or by phoning the school on 01595 807270. 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. Additional Information The grade of this post is TCHR Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.7380 per hour Permanent Part Time post for 14.0 Hours per Week Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update 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 - 0.4 Class Information - Primary 1-7 in one multi-composite class Sector/Subject Specialism - Primary Education Qualification Requirement - Primary Education Degree 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 Ollaberry Primary School, Ollaberry, ZE2 9RT For further details relating to this post, please contact: Hannah Johnson - Head Teacher - Contact on: 01595807270 or email: hannah.johnson@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032. 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