Teacher of Home Economics - Kelso High School - SBO09138

Grade: CS0-5

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Salary: £33,594.00 – £50,589.00 per annum

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Hours: 35

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Contract Duration: Permanent

Recruitment Profile

PURPOSE

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To enable all young people to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors as part of the school team.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories:-

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• Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction

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• Developing the school curriculum

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• Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils

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• Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration • Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education

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• Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils

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• Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals

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• Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development

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• Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review

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• Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school

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RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES N/A HEALTH & SAFETY STATEMENTS EMPLOYEES Must take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, other employees and anyone else who may be affected by their work activities carried out. Employees shall work in accordance with policies, procedures, information, instructions, and/or training received.

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OTHER DETAILS: This profile is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the post. It is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may be required by the Service Director, Children and Young People to meet the needs and responsibility of the Service and the Council.

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“Note: The salary/pay grading of all administrative, professional, technical, clerical and manual posts is under review as part of the implementation of the Single Status Agreement covering Scottish Local Authorities. The Single Status Agreement may also result in changes to terms and conditions of employment following negotiation with the trade unions.”

Essential

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•  A teaching qualification in Home Economics

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• Full registration with The General Teaching Council for Scotland or Provisional Registration if Probationary period has not yet been completed.

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Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Kevin Brown by telephone on 01573 227440 or by email at gw15brownkevin@glow.sch.uk.

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Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.