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Teacher of Mathematics

Teacher of Mathematics

Musselburgh Grammar School

Musselburgh

Salary:
£21,867-£34,887
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
28 September 2014

Job overview

35 hours per week

Purpose of the Job Teaching relevant subject through S1-S6.

Major Tasks

Subject to the policies of the school and the Education department, 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 catagories:

  • 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

Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications

  • Qualification in relevant subject area.
  • For Permanent Posts: Full GTCS Registration is required.
  • For Temporary Posts: Full/Provisional GTCS Registration is required

PVG Membership

This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups are 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:

PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link here 

If you have any difficulties applying for this post or if you require any additional assistance, please call 01620 827315, or email us on

recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Temporary full time vacancy unti 19 December in the first instance
Closing date: 28 September 2014

About Musselburgh Grammar School

+44 1316 654278

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 Musselburgh Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary in East Lothian, Scotland. There are approximately 1,150 pupils on the school roll ranging in age from 12 to 18, with over 100 staff in total. The town of Musselburgh has a population of 22,000, and is located 6 miles east of the nation’s capital Edinburgh. The school’s history dates to 1626, and the institution has been fully comprehensive since the 1950’s. The school posts a weekly one page news bulletin in local newspaper the Musselburgh Courier.

Head Teacher

Colin Gerrie

Values and vision

The school’s motto is ‘striving for excellence, caring for all’. Such a vision is one of great ambition, in which the individual need of each pupil is appreciated, while academic attainment is pursued to such a level as Musselburgh Grammar School becoming one of the pre-eminent education facilities in Scotland. The school’s core values are ‘honesty, determination, respect’ and these virtues are encouraged in all interactions between students, parents, and staff.

Extra-curricular excursions are highly encouraged at Musselburgh Grammar School, giving students the opportunities to get out of their comfort zone and explore the wider world. Previous years have seen trips to London and Alton Towers, and to international locations such as New York and Iceland.

Inspection Report

“Young people in S1 and S2 learn across all curricular areas. Courses and programmes reflect Curriculum for Excellence guidance well. The skills course in S2 supports young people to become more resilient and to persevere in their learning when things become more challenging. In S3, young people can select from a range of additional enrichment courses which broaden their skills base.”

View Musselburgh Grammar School’s latest Inspection Report

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