Teacher of Mathematics - Rosehill High School - EAL13074 in Musselburgh

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.

Temporary until 31st March 2027.

Days of Work: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday mornings. To start asap.

East Lothian Council seeks to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking individual for the position of Teacher of Maths (Numeracy) at Rosehill High School on the Wallyford Learning Campus. Our school opened in August 2023, to around 300 pupils, and has rapidly expanded to a current role of around 670 in S1-S6.

This post is to specifically focus on Numeracy interventions within the Broad General Education, and is therefore appropriate for both primary and secondary specialists. It is within our Maths and Computing Faculty.

The campus 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 go beyond the traditional classroom and encompass outdoor learning and learning for 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:

• Deliver consistently high quality learning, teaching and assessment through inclusive pedagogical approaches
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to drive forward school improvement with an evidence-based mindset and an awareness of educational theory and research
• Contribute to an exciting and challenging curriculum which demonstrates coherence and progression, and meets the needs of all learners
• Exhibit the interpersonal skills required to play a full part in safeguarding and nurturing young people, offering the right balance of challenge and support
• Demonstrate 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 community 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 place of learning, in which everyone can thrive.

You can find out more about our school by visiting our website.

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

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.

Job Requirements: Relevant Qualifications

• Registered with GTCS as a teacher of relevant subject
• Permanent Posts: GTCS Full registration (General)
• Temporary Posts: GTCS Full registration (General) / Provisional registration
• PVG Membership

This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.

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Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session: In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service, Teachers who commence employment with East Lothian Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay.

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