CURRENT Supply Secondary Teaching

Vacancy Information

Supply Secondary Teachers

East Lothian is seeking to recruit suitably qualified secondary teachers to cover short term and fixed term supply positions currently available across our 7 secondary schools. Supply teachers are recognised as being particularly important in ensuring continuity for pupils in terms of effective teaching and learning and we welcome applications from teachers looking for short or long term supply work, on a full or part-time basis.

We are specifically looking for teachers of the following subjects:

• Maths
• Home Economics
• Biology
• PE
• Music
• RME
• Art
• Computing
• Physics
• Geography
• Bus Ed
• History
• German, Modern Languages

There are good transport links to the area from Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders and with over 40 miles of stunning coastline, beautiful countryside and of course some of the world’s finest golf courses, East Lothian a great place to work and live. For more information or an informal discussion about working on supply in East Lothian, please contact the Education Staffing Team on 01620 827766 or email educationrarf@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note - All Supply Staff are expected to complete Child Protection Training on the Council’s e-learning system within one week of being added to the Supply Register.

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-

a. teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction
b. developing the school curriculum
c. assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils
d. preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration
e. providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education
f. promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils
g. working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals
h. undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development
i. participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review
j. contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
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. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Qualification in relevant subject area
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 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: 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.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo

East Lothian Council Schools:
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/directories/878/schools

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: we do not accept CV's. There is no function to allow you to upload a CV to MyJobScotland and we do not accept CV's by post or email. All our vacancies must be applied for by completing the on-line application form.