Teacher of Technical Studies - Berwickshire High School

Job Details

Grade: CS0-5

Salary: £36,159 - £54,453 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Permanent

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

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Role Purpose

Berwickshire High School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and committed Secondary Teacher of Technical Studies to join the Technologies Faculty.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality learning and teaching across Technical Education, supporting pupils to develop creativity, practical capability, design thinking, problem-solving skills and confidence. The post provides an opportunity to contribute across the Broad General Education and, where appropriate, the Senior Phase, including National Qualification courses relevant to the successful applicant’s registration, experience and expertise.

We are looking for a teacher who can create safe, inclusive and well-managed practical learning environments; motivate young people; maintain high expectations; assess and report progress effectively; and work collaboratively with faculty colleagues, technicians, support staff, parents and partner professionals. A sound knowledge of safe working practices in practical Technologies subjects is essential.

Applicants must hold an appropriate teaching qualification in Craft and Design, Design and Technology, Technical Education or another relevant Technologies subject and must be fully registered, or eligible for provisional registration, with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers, newly qualified teachers and probationers. The school may also consider applicants whose registration and background enable them to contribute effectively to Broad General Education Technical Education, including suitably qualified teachers with a relevant technical, design or art-based degree, subject to GTCS registration requirements.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to curriculum development, school improvement, wider achievement and the broader life of Berwickshire High School. Experience of Technical Education courses, practical and design-based assessment, CAD or digital design tools would be advantageous.

We will consider applications for part-time requirements alongside full time.

Essential

•A teaching qualification in Craft and Design, Design and Technology, Technical Education or another relevant Technologies subject.

• Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, or provisional registration where the 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, or Cameron Murray at cameron.murray@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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