Teacher in Home Economics
Larkhall Academy
South Lanarkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £27,438-£36,480
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 August 2018
Job overview
Job Description
Education Resources
South Lanarkshire Council schools have undergone an £800m+ modernisation programme. We have invested significantly in modernising school buildings and this project is believed to be the largest and most progressive in the UK.
The agenda now is to provide high quality education which will inspire learners, transform learning and strengthen communities.
During this time we have built and modernised numerous Secondary and Primary Schools.
It is our mission to make positive meaningful changes in the lives of young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
If you want to teach in modern schools which are suited to delivering a 21st century curriculum we are looking for you to join us. We are the fifth largest local authority in Scotland and we want to harness the passion and commitment that you have for teaching – so why not come and join us.
We are committed to the education, care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment. You will assist in the delivery of the curriculum and contribute to whole school initiatives, as appropriate.
You will carry out the range of duties outlined in Annexe B of "A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century"
**Please ensure that you fully complete the reference section on the application form. It is essential that you provide correct email addresses as references will be requested via our on-line recruitment portal.**
Closing date: 26/08/2018
Reference: SLA04546"
Larkhall Academy, Broomhill Road, Larkhall
About Larkhall Academy
- Larkhall Academy
- Broomhill Road, Larkhall
- South Lanarkshire
- ML9 1QN
- United Kingdom
Larkhall Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 12-18 secondary school, situated in Larkhall in South Lanarkshire. It currently has 1,100 students on the school roll.
Larkhall Academy Subscription School was founded in 1868. Following the 1872 Education Act, the school was transferred to an elected school board, and became known as Larkhall Academy. In 2009, it moved to a new building on its current site on Broomhill Road.
Headteacher
Mr Bryan Kee
Values and vision
Larkhall Academy’s motto is: ‘We aspire, we believe, we succeed.’ The school prides itself on its positive ethos. This is created by: the atmosphere in the school; the working relationships between pupils, staff, families and the wider community; the positive learning environment in classrooms and the sense of belonging that all of this generates.
Larkhall Academy aims to be wholly committed to every pupil receiving the fullest education possible and to ensuring that every pupil reaches their potential. The school aims to work alongside its key learning partners - pupils, parents/carers and all other relevant parties - to ensure that it meets these goals. It aims to promote a culture of collaborative working, positivity, encouraging pupil and staff health and wellbeing, supporting others, and celebrating success.
Education Scotland
“Particular strengths of the school: The work of the Assessment is for Learning Group in improving the quality of teaching and of young people’s learning experiences. The increasing proportions of young people continuing with education and training or entering employment when they leave school. The work undertaken with gypsy travellers’ children. The majority of young people now make good progress. Overall, the curriculum provides a broad and balanced experience for most young people.”
View Larkhall Academy’s latest Education Scotland report
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