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Teacher of Biology / Chemistry

Teacher of Biology / Chemistry

Tarbert Academy

Argyll and Bute

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

Job overview

Argyll and Bute Council are looking for a Teacher of Biology / Chemistry in Tarbert Academy.

This is a Permanent post, we would welcome applications from newly qualified teachers.

Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority, the duties of teachers, promoted and unpromoted, are to perform such tasks as the Headteacher shall direct, having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the main job activities.

Applicants should note that:

  • This post is suitable for job-share.
  • The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
  • This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.

How to apply:

For information relating to the duties and the requirements of this post, please contact

Closing date: 22/06/2018

Reference: ARB03247

Tarbert Academy
School Road
Tarbert
Argyll

About Tarbert Academy

+44 1880 820269

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 Tarbert Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational 3-18 school in Tarbert Loch Fyne, on the western Scottish isle of Bute. The school’s mission is stated as valuing ‘Respect , Achievement, Responsibility, Creativity’. The village of Tarbert has a population of 1,400, and its three castles are reflected in the crest of Tarbert Academy. Extra-curricular activities at the academy include gardening, cycling and choir at primary level, and chess, archery, and drama at secondary level. 

Headteacher

Neil McKnight

Values and vision

The school is committed to providing opportunities for the development of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural values through both the ethos and the curriculum. This is undertaken in partnership with parents and takes account of the individual needs of pupils and the views of parents. The school welcomes and encourages diversity and individuality, while emphasising a common commitment to moral values such as honesty, respect for others, compassion and justice.

Tarbert Academy’s positive, nurturing community aims to give every primary stage child a positive induction to learning. Activities and experiences are designed with the individual in mind so that they will move through the system and become successful, self-assured, effective and confident in whatever they choose to do in life.

Inspection Report

“At the secondary stages, the school has effective approaches to tracking and monitoring young people’s progress. The headteacher provides very strong and effective leadership. This has resulted in raised standards, improved learning and teaching methodologies, and increased attainment and achievement.”

View Tarbert Academy’s latest Inspection report

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Applications closed