English Teacher (Part-time, 0.8 Maternity Cover)

The Glasgow Academy has an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational teacher to make a real difference in a vibrant and mutually supportive English department. The department has a long tradition of excellent attainment and achievement, and of connecting with and inspiring children. We seek a creative, highly enthusiastic and hard-working teacher of English for August 2024 in a part-time 0.8 maternity cover position.

To be successful, you are likely to hold an excellent honours degree in English, be passionate about English and be gifted at inspiring academic excellence. You will have a can do, will do attitude, will join enthusiastically in the further development of English teaching at The Academy and will instil high standards and high expectations in children, plus the belief that intelligence is not fixed and that abilities can be developed considerably through sensibly focused endeavour. You will care deeply about children's success and be skilled at motivating children to work to their full potential.

Strong commitment, good communication skills, diplomacy, dynamism, proactivity, teambuilding skills, and the very highest standards are key to this post. So are a calm and nurturing disposition, flexibility and being an improving presence. Above all, you will work very hard and effectively for the children in your care.

A willingness to participate in the School's Combined Cadet Force (CCF) and /or Duke of Edinburgh programme would also be welcomed.

Applications should be made using the official application form and must be submitted by email to recruitment@tga.org.uk by 2pm on Thursday 9 May. Interviews (which will include teaching a sample lesson) will take place shortly afterwards.

All teachers at The Academy must be registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland.

The Glasgow Academy is committed to providing equality of opportunity and ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief, marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.

It is a legal requirement that all employees must demonstrate that they are entitled to live and work in the UK. You will be required to produce documentary proof e.g. passport and work permit, where applicable, to demonstrate your eligibility to work if selected for interview.

The Glasgow Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all appointments are subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme

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