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Teacher of Maths

Teacher of Maths

St Andrew's R C High School

Fife

Salary:
£27,438-£36,480
Job type:
Full Time, Temporary
Apply by:
23 June 2018

Job overview

As a member of the school community, the role of the teacher is to lead learning for, and with, all learners with whom they engage and also to work with and support the development of colleagues and other partners and work to the benefit of the pupils, their parents and the community the school serves, through pursuing the objectives and implementing policies set by the Headteacher and Fife Council Education Children’s’ service, under the overall direction of the Executive Director of Education and Children’s services.

Requirements

Before confirming appointment, you will be required to be registered with the General Teaching Council (GTCS) and obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Membership through Disclosure Scotland.

You will be required to provide contact details of at least two referees on the application form that cover your employment or academic history for the past 3 years. Depending on your circumstances you may be asked to provide more than 2 references.

For appointment to a denominational school all teachers are required to be approved as regards religious belief and character by representatives of the church. When seeking approval, a teacher must demonstrate how his/her personal “religious belief and character” enables him/her to undertake the duties of the particular teaching post within the context of a Catholic school. The reference for a Catholic teacher should be provided by the teacher’s parish priest who should be able to testify to the teacher’s personal “religious belief and character”. For further information relating to the approval process please visit www.sces.uk.com/approval.html.

Responsibilities

You shall be accountable to the Headteacher/Senior Leadership Team and Education and Children’s Services and for the following list of duties and for such other duties as can reasonably be attached to the post.  In carrying out these duties you will be responsible for:

  • Having knowledge and understanding of the nature of the curriculum and its development
  • Having knowledge and understanding of the relevant area(s) of pre-school, primary or secondary curriculum
  • Having knowledge and understanding of planning coherent and progressive teaching programmes
  • Having knowledge and understanding of contexts for learning to fulfil their responsibilities in literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing and interdisciplinary learning
  • Having knowledge and understanding of the principles of assessment, recording and reporting
  • Planning coherent, progressive and stimulating teaching programmes which match learners’ needs and abilities
  • Communicating effectively and interact productively with learners, individually and collectively
  • Employing a range of teaching strategies and resources to meet the needs and abilities of learners
  • Having high expectations of all learners
  • Creating a safe, caring and purposeful learning environment
  • Developing positive relationships and positive behaviour strategies
  • Using assessment, recording and reporting as an integral part of the teaching process to support and enhance learning

Closing date: 24/06/2018

Reference: FIF11017

St Andrew's RC High School
Kirkcaldy

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About St Andrew's R C High School

St. Andrew’s High School based in Kirkcaldy is a six year comprehensive Catholic High School serving the eastern half of Fife.

As a Catholic comprehensive we foster a caring atmosphere in which tolerance and respect for others are promoted.  We seek to ensure that all pupils are given every opportunity to achieve their true potential and to participate fully in school life.  We try hard to ensure that everyone is supported and challenged throughout their time in our school.

At the heart of our school community are our shared values of respect, happiness, confidence and ambition.

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Applications closed