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Head Teacher - Whalsay School - SIC08961

Shetland Islands Council

Symbister, Whalsay £70,001 a year permanent Posted 26 August 2026 Apply by 2 October 2026

Home Office register entry: Shetland Islands Council, Shetland

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Closest occupation match: SOC 2319, Teaching professionals not elsewhere classified. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £33,400 a year.

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About this role

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 Head Teacher to join our team at our excellently resourced Whalsay School. Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from an excellently resourced school, at the heart of a carin…

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Last verified against our ingestion on 2 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.