At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach primary classes, develop curriculum, and support pupil assessments.
- Company: Education and Children’s Services Department in Uist & Barra.
- Benefits: Competitive salary with Distant Islands Allowance and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and contribute to school effectiveness.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while gaining valuable teaching experience.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification and fluency in Gaelic for Gaelic Medium roles.
The predicted salary is between 29970 - 29970 £ per year.
The Education and Children’s Services Department operates a register of supply teachers willing to undertake short-term cover for teacher absences. Urgent requirement is sought for both English and Gaelic medium Primary Teachers across Uist and Barra.
The purpose of this post is to contribute to overall school effectiveness in respect of the following areas:
- Professional development.
Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority, the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the headteacher 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 the administration of examinations.
- Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
- Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
- Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development.
- Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review.
- Contributing to good order and the wider needs of the school.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children. Salary for the above teaching posts will be in accordance with current regulations and inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance (pro rata for part time posts).
Fluency in Gaelic is only essential for teaching in Gaelic Medium. Employees are required to comply with information security policies and may be required to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or other approved authentication methods when accessing Comhairle systems.
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Primary Cover Teacher (Temporary) employer: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
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