Peripatetic Teacher of English as an Additional Language 0.8FTE, Based at North Inch Community Campus, Perth
- Location:
- North Inch Community Campus Gowans Terrace Perth, PH1 5BF
- Salary:
- £32,217 - £48,516 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 28 hours per week
Job Description
Peripatetic Teacher of English as an Additional Language 0.8FTE (Fixed Term until 31 March 2025) - PKC11813
£32,217 - £48,516 (pro-rata)
Based at North Inch Community Campus, Perth
A Teacher of English as an Additional Language (EAL) is required for supporting EAL learners in primary & secondary schools. You will be required to travel to various locations within the Perth & Kinross Council area.
As Teacher of EAL, you will support bilingual pupils and their teachers in primary and secondary schools across Perth and Kinross.
• Teaching will include individual support, co-operative/partnership teaching and small group collaborative learning.
• Assessing, recording and reporting the progress of bilingual learners, in partnership with class/subject teachers.
• Preparation of differentiated material to enable bilingual pupils to access to the curriculum.
• 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.
• Contribution to staff development.
Requirements
A Teaching Qualification (Primary or Secondary) and must be registered currently with GTCS.
The Individual
You will have a current UK driving licence with access to a car as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across the Perth & Kinross Council area.
You will have significant experience of working as a class teacher in mainstream primary and/or secondary schools in Scotland.
Previous experience of supporting EAL learners would be desirable.
For further information about this post, please contact Tricia Davenport on 01738 454480.
When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details for two referees, including email addresses. One should be your current or most recent employer. If you are already employed as a teacher with Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide 1 reference, which must be from your current Head Teacher.
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