Teacher of Modern Languages - Berwickshire High School

Job Details

Grade: CS0-5

Salary: £31,486.40 - £47,416.16 per annum

Hours: 30.8

Contract Duration: Permanent

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

 

Role Purpose

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Modern Languages to join the team at Berwickshire High School. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated practitioner who is passionate about language learning and who can inspire young people to develop confidence, curiosity and achievement in Modern Languages.

The successful candidate will be fully involved in the life and work of the school, delivering high quality learning and teaching, supporting young people to achieve their potential and contributing to wider school improvement. We are looking for a teacher with strong subject knowledge, good organisational skills and a genuine commitment to the education and pastoral welfare of young people.

Berwickshire High School is a vibrant and supportive learning community and we welcome applications from teachers who are keen to work collaboratively, contribute to curriculum development and play an active role in the wider life of the school.

If you are an effective classroom practitioner with high expectations for all learners and a commitment to continuous professional development, we would be pleased to hear from you.

 

Essential

A teaching qualification in Modern Languages

Full registration with The General Teaching Council for Scotland or Provisional Registration if Probationary period has not yet been completed.

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Toby Marshall-Andrew at toby.marshall-andrew@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.

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