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Teacher of Business Studies

Teacher of Business Studies

Lochgilphead Joint Campus

Argyll & Bute Council

Salary:
£22,866-£36,480
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
17 April 2019

Job overview

Job Summary:

To perform such tasks as the head teacher directs to support the running of the school to the benefit of the young people and the community it serves.

Scope / Dimensions:

Line management / staffing responsibility: no formal line management responsibility but supervises and delegates work on a day to day basis.

Budgetary responsibility: variable by location and school size as delegated by the Head Teacher.

Planning:

To participate in the development of the education service plan by working in partnership with colleagues (within and outwith the service) by implementing national and local priorities to ensure all young people reach their potential.

To support and work with the head teacher in planning how these are delivered effectively and efficiently within the service. These responsibilities as delegated by head teacher, may include:

  1. Participation with staff, parents and young people to generate the vision, values and aims
  2. Support school management to generate and develop a whole school improvement plan which supports continuous improvements
  3. Plan the delivery of Curriculum for Excellence to ensure maximum impact that benefits the young people (curricular maps/plans)
  4. In consultation develop effective partnerships within the community which will support service delivery
  5. Developing the wider school ethos and strategic direction of pastoral care to young people

Service delivery:

To support the head teacher in delivering a high quality service, best value to the young people and the school community by ensuring that all agreed plans are implemented efficiently and effectively. These responsibilities may include, supporting the head teacher in:

  1. Participate in the leadership and good management of the school including developing the school policies which support the curriculum, behaviour and management of young people.
  2. Participate in promoting a school ethos that allows the development and delivery of pastoral care to young people
  3. Implementation, management and review the school improvement plans
  4. Contribute to the managing, developing and reviewing of the school curriculum as part of the school review cycle as specifically pertaining to their classes using it to inform future improvements
  5. Assist, record and report on the work of young people, preparing young people for examinations and assisting with their administration and providing advice and guidance to young people on issues related to their education
  6. Working in partnership with parents, other professionals, agencies and schools
  7. Teaching classes together with associated preparation and correction
  8. Responsible for the health/wellbeing, literacy and numeracy within their class
  9. In exceptional circumstances deputise for the head teacher

Quality Assurance:

To support the head teacher in developing, implementing and maintaining appropriate performance management reporting systems as a means of managing and monitoring the young people’s performance, to ensure standards are maintained, improvements developed and issues addressed in a timely manner. These responsibilities may include:

  1. Ensuring "How Good is our School" (HGIOS) performance indicators are used to support continuous development, working with relevant partners of the school community to encourage, audit to ensure a high quality service.
  2. Following HMIE guidance and advice notes taking action where required.
  3. Participate in developing, implementing and maintaining quality assurance and self-evaluation policy and procedures.
  4. Contributing to the annual Standards and quality report for the Head Teacher

 

Closing date: 18/04/2019

Reference: ARB04739

Lochgilphead Joint Campus, Lochgilphead

 

 

About Lochgilphead Joint Campus

Why Lochgilphead Joint Campus?

Our pupils are fantastic – polite, friendly and fully engaged with their learning. They contribute significantly to the life of the whole campus and to the community and we enjoy warm and mutually respectful relationships between teachers and pupils. Our attainment is excellent, particularly at Higher and Advanced Higher and we were ranked 42nd in the Sunday Times list of the top 50 schools in Scotland this year.

We have a brilliant staff team where, again, relationships are strong and very supportive. New members of staff are made very welcome and there is lots of help and advice for the practicalities of re-locating to mid-Argyll. Our campus is now 10 years old but the facilities remain first class and we have a good ICT infrastructure to support teaching and learning. We invest in staff CPD and put raising attainment at the heart of our improvement agenda.

Schools in Argyll and Bute benefit from close links with the central Education Management Team. Every school has a link Quality Improvement Officer who meets with staff and visits regularly to offer advice and support. There is a clear vision for education in the authority – our children, their future – and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Staff welfare and health and wellbeing are also given priority and a culture of trust prevails.

Staff come to Lochgilphead and stay in Lochgilphead, setting down roots, creating families and becoming part of a lovely community. Why don’t you give it a try?

Living in Mid-Argyll

Mid-Argyll is a beautiful area, with much to commend it historically and culturally, from the standing stones in the majestic Kilmartin Glen to the vibrant local arts scene which fully utilises our unique landscape and environment. Opportunities for outdoor pursuits abound – sailing, kayaking, hill-walking, cycling, running, horse-riding – and there is a strong commitment to traditional music and dance which permeates our communities.

Property prices are generally competitive and there is a good stock of social housing, although waiting lists are to be expected. Lochgilphead and the surrounding areas are great places for families – largely safe, friendly and welcoming, with many local events and activities in which to become involved.

Another advantage is our proximity to Glasgow – exactly two hours door to door, so day trips for shopping, cinema visits or concerts is more than manageable. Oban is about forty minutes away and has good shopping and leisure facilities.

Argyll is a tourist destination and there are some excellent opportunities within easy travelling distance such as the Portavadie Marina and Spa which is a great day out. For foodies, destinations abound, from the long-established Crinan Hotel to the Kilberry Inn, made famous by a review in a national newspaper by the redoubtable Tam Cowan!

More Information

Please visit our website for more information about the campus:

www.ljc.ea.argyll-bute.sch.uk

Local estate agents

Stewart Balfour and Sutherland : www.sbsproperty.co.uk

Argyll 4 Sale: www.argyll4sale.net

Nursery providers

Riverside Rascals: www.riversiderascals.co.uk

Badden Farm – please see Argyll and Bute Council website: www.argyll-bute.gov.uk

Transport

West Coast Motors: www.westcoastmotors.co.uk

Scottish Citylink: www.citylink.co.uk


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