Teacher - Burnfoot Community School

Job Details

Grade: CS1-5

Salary: £34,938 - £52,614 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Temporary until 15/08/2027

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Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland.

 

Role Purpose

PURPOSE
To teach assigned classes and carry out related activities and developments following local, national and school policies and under the direction of the headteacher. On a Monday and Friday, you will be class committed. On a Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday you will have responsibility to lead Nurture across the school.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach assigned class together with associated preparation and correction

• Play a part in developing school curriculum as appropriate to the School Improvement Plan and other identified areas

• Assess, record and report on the work of pupils

• Provide advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education

• Promote and safeguard the health, welfare and safety of pupils

• Work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals

• Undertake appropriate and agreed continuing professional development

• Participate in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual pupil review

• Contribute to community and corporate aspects of school life

Tuesday to Thursday, the post holder will also have responsibility for leading Nurture across the school; including planning and tracking the impact of a broad, balanced and appropriate range of learning experiences, for small groups of children.

It would be useful for the post holder to have some experience of nurture or nurturing approaches; however appropriate training will be given to ensure the efficacy of the role.

If applying on a secondment or deployment basis please ensure you have informed your line manager.

 

Essential

Primary or Secondary teaching qualification and full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Jenni Curson by telephone on 01450373043 or by email at jenni.curson@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.