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Teacher of Gaelic

Teacher of Gaelic

Islay High School

Argyll & Bute Council

  • Expired
Salary:
£22,866-£36,480
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
21 December 2018

Job overview

Job Summary:

To performs 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.

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

Closing date: 21/12/2018

Reference: ARB04241

Islay High School, Bowmore, Isle of Islay, Argyll., Isle Of Islay

 

 

About Islay High School

+44 1496 810239

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Islay High School is a non denominational six year comprehensive catering for an age range of eleven to eighteen years. The school serves the islands of Islay and Jura and is situated in the Bowmore, the main village in Islay. The island of Islay has a population of some 3,500 and the main industries are agriculture, distilling, fishing and tourism. The school has 13 classrooms, 14 practical rooms, a games hall, gymnasium and an assembly hall. There is a large library resource room and two music practice rooms. The school also has a grass playing field and an all-weather games pitch. Frequent use is made of the local swimming pool.

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