Teacher of English
Largs Academy
Largs
- Expired
- Salary:
- £21,867-£34,887
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 2 November 2014
Job overview
What will you do?
To deliver an effective education service in accordance with the Council's corporate policies and procedures and relevant strategy provision.
What do you need to bring to the Role?
You must be GTCS Registered.
References
As part of the selection process we ask that you provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form. References will be read in conjunction with your application form. Therefore, applicants who do not submit references in time will be placed at a disadvantage compared to those who have provided appropriate references, as additional points will be added to your score where the panel are in receipt of a satisfactory reference (i.e 0 points for no reference received, maximum of 6 points for a very strong reference). Your second referee will be contacted by North Ayrshire Council if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
Please note that it is your responsibility to gather a reference, and forward the completed reference to the relevant contact within the School. References should be received before the closing date for the vacancy. References for this vacancy should be emailed/faxed/posted to;
Name: Heather Burns
Email: gw09burnsheather2@ea.n-ayrshire.sch.uk
Fax: 01475 675421
Vetting by Disclosure Scotland
Regulated Work with Children;
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note: Successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted in installments from your wages following the commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk.
About Largs Academy
- Largs Academy
- Flatt Road, Largs
- Ayrshire
- KA30 9JX
- United Kingdom
Largs Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary in North Ayrshire, western Scotland. A wide catchment area containing the surrounding areas, the villages of Fairlie, Skelmorlie and the island of Cumbrae gives the school an approximate roll of 1000 pupils. Facilities include a purpose built IT suite, playing fields and two astroturf pitches. The town of Largs has a population of 11,200, and is located 33 miles west from Glasgow. Extra-curricular activities offered include international ski trips and the Ocean Youth Trust sailing expeditions. As of the most recent inspection pupil’s attendance rates was well above the national average.
Headteacher
Heather Burns
Values and vision
Largs Academy is committed to tackling inequality and raise attainment across the whole school through delivering an appropriate range of qualifications and experiences, and through developing a positive relationships policy. This will be based on the key principles of nurture, to ensure a motivated and engaged pupil population which is able to achieve the highest standards possible.
The school wishes to ensure that every child can leave Largs Academy ready to take on the challenges of the adult world, to achieve positive destinations, to feel confident in their own abilities, and to be fully committed to lifelong learning.
Inspection Report
“The overall quality of teaching was very good. Almost all teachers created a very positive and motivating climate for learning. They interacted very well with pupils and used an appropriate range of stimulating teaching approaches including the use of information and communications technology (ICT) and group work.”
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