Teacher of Modern Languages

Vacancy Information

Days of Work:
Thursday & Friday
To start 12th August 2024.

For posts starting August, applications are welcome from current probationers pending attainment of full registration with the GTCS.

East Lothian Council seek to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking individual for the position of Teacher of Modern Languages, at Rosehill High School. The building opened in August 2023 to around 320 BGE pupils, with a future projected pupil roll of 1000+ in S1-S6.

The new secondary learning facility is designed to support creative approaches to pedagogy, with a range of adaptive teaching spaces. Alongside up to date and digitally enabled classrooms, there is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) plaza, a Learning Resource Centre, extensive facilities to support the arts, and a state of the art sport and leisure complex. Learning and teaching on the campus goes beyond the traditional classroom and encompass outdoor learning and sustainability. The campus also includes a number of community and health spaces to support collaboration between a range of professionals and sectors.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they can:

Develop an exciting and challenging curriculum which demonstrates coherence and progression, including a firm focus on ensuring that all young people see the value and relevance of learning in Modern Languages Support the DYW agenda by linking to workforce intelligence to support vocational opportunities within the Languages and Literacy Faculty Exemplify the highest standards of learning, teaching and assessment to support the wellbeing and learning of all, with a clear focus on the voice of the learner to support excellence and equity Make effective use of quantitative and qualitative data to self-evaluate and contribute to whole school approaches to raising attainment and promoting achievement Build positive relationships with all members of the school community Exhibit a commitment to ongoing professional learning with a focus on improving outcomes for young people

The successful candidate will be at the forefront of a growing school and have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a brand new community in which everyone can thrive.

Job Details

Teaching relevant subject through S1-S6.

Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers, promoted and unpromoted, are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories-

Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction
Developing the school curriculum
Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils
Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration
Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education
Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils
Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals
Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development
Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review
Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school

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