Teacher of Modern Languages, Kinross High School

Job Description

Teacher of Modern Languages (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months) - PKC11755
£32,217 - £48,516
Kinross High School

We are delighted to offer the opportunity to be part of the vibrant Modern Languages Faculty at Kinross High School for maternity leave cover.  This post is Temporary to August 2025 and could be extended beyond that date.

The faculty offers pathways for young people in French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese and Russian from S1 to S6.

At Kinross High School, we aim to unlock potential in all by promoting the highest quality learning which in turn contributes to building a better community; we steer our pupils towards becoming Ambitious, Resilient, Responsible and Compassionate individuals.

We welcome applications from positive teachers with a commitment to excellence and innovation in language teaching and learning who can support pupils to further develop their skills. There will be the opportunity to have class responsibilities across the BGE and Senior Phase curriculum, along with the associated tracking and monitoring requirements.

Previous and part-time applicants welcome.

If you have been selected for Interview for this post, you will be notified by Friday 23 August 2024.  Interviews will be held on 28 August which will include a panel interview and a 30 minute lesson observation in French or Spanish to a class of S2 pupils.  The full details of the lesson observation is provided on the attachment below.

The Individual

The successful candidate will be an effective and engaging classroom practitioner, have experience in developing a curriculum, have a proven track record in contributing to the whole school, and be able to assess, record and report on the progress of pupils.

For further information on this post, please contact Chris Struth, Principal Teacher of Modern Languages on 01577 867100 or at cstruth@pkc.gov.uk

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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A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

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