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Shetland Islands Council is facing continued problems in recruiting teachers, which has been described as "very concerning". In the past the issue has mostly related to the hiring of technical secondary teachers. But now signs have emerged the problem is emerging in primary schools. Monday'... Read more...
Major efforts to develop Shetland's young workforce have been underway with an event planned in Mareel this week. The so-called Biggest Parents Evening is scheduled to take place on Wednesday as part of the Scottish Apprenticeship Week. It comes after a career's event was held late last year w... Read more...
A number of teachers have come together to to celebrate their achievements in postgraduate qualifications in school leadership. Three teachers have completed the ‘Into Headship’ qualification for aspiring head teachers, which is said to build their knowledge and skills in school leadership fo... Read more...
Steps are being taken to encourage more people to train locally as secondary teachers and help plug a shortfall in applicants. (more…) Read more...