Advertisement Details 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 Teacher of French to join our team at our excellently resourced Aith Junior High School and Whalsay 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. Aith Junior High School is a non-denominational school located in Aith on the west side of Shetland. The structure of the school is a nursery class, 5 composite primary classes and a secondary department from S1-S4. There is currently a total of 237 pupils on the roll. The current Head Teacher is Mr Michael Spence. Further information can be found on the schools website at 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. Further information can be found on the schools website at Candidates should detail in their application whether they currently hold registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (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. Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata) Permanent Full Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week 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 are happy to talk flexible working Aith Junior High School - 0.8, Whalsay School - 0.2 Sector/Subject Specialism - French Qualification Requirement - Qualified French Teacher, registered with the GTCS This is a peripatetic post based at Aith Junior High School. The post holder will work 4 days at Aith Junior High School and one day at Whalsay School. Michael Spence, Head Teacher, Telephone on 01595 807400 or email michael.If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . 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