Teacher of English and Humanities
Belhaven Hill School
East Lothian
- Expired
- Salary:
- Dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 April 2021
Job overview
Belhaven Hill is looking to recruit a teacher of English and Humanities who will inspire their charges with a love for the subject and the confidence to perform to a high standard. The successful applicant should be prepared to commit to boarding duties on a weekly basis as well as to be able to coach sport. As a teacher of English, History and Religious Studies, the applicant would report to the Deputy Head Academic.
This is an opportunity for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and motivated person to contribute to all aspects of life at the School. Belhaven Hill School is Scotland’s leading co-educational full boarding and day preparatory school, set in a beautiful coastal location in Dunbar, 30 miles east of Edinburgh. There are currently 100 pupils aged between the ages of 6 to 13 years, with about 60% of those full boarding.
While teaching at Belhaven Hill is demanding and requires a full commitment, the work is fulfilling and fun. On appointment, new staff are provided with a mentor and, for the duration of their first (probationary) year, are supported by the induction process.
The salary will be discussed at interview, although it should be noted that Belhaven pays in line with the Scottish Negotiating Council of Teachers’ salary scale, with additional increments for responsibility outside the classroom. Belhaven Hill staff are recommended to contribute to the SPPA Superannuation Scheme but may contract out. Full-time staff may be asked to operate as form staff or as tutors, to contribute to the games and/or activities programme, and will undertake at least one evening duty or activity with the boarders. On site accommodation may be available and can be discussed at interview.
If you feel you can meet the requirements of this post, we will be delighted to hear from you. Please send a short handwritten letter of application along with the School’s application form (which can be downloaded from the School website) and the details of two referees. All electronic applications should be sent to bursar@belhavenhill.com and all postal applications should be sent to:
Bursar & Estate Manager
Belhaven Hill School
Belhaven Road
DUNBAR
EH42 1NN
The closing date for all applications is 18th April 2021
Additional details
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. A copy of the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available to download form the School’s website www.belhavenhill.com . Please take the time to read this document.
It is the policy of this School to employ the best qualified personnel and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of their race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion or religious belief, disability or age.
All new appointments are subject to a probationary period.
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About Belhaven Hill School
Belhaven is a happy and thriving co-educational prep school with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and ethos. Pupils aged between 6 and 13 come from all over Scotland and the north of England and are joined by a small but important group of international pupils. Currently, approximately 60% of the school board whilst 40% attend daily. Founded in 1923 as a boys' boarding school, is has been genuinely co-ed since 1995. A significant majority of the children board for their last two or three years. Boarders stay at the school on a fortnightly cycle, where they go home every two weeks from Friday lunchtime until Sunday evening or Monday morning. 'Weekends in' therefore see the school full of children enjoying a range of activities, making friendships that last for a lifetime. Currently, the school is investing in an exciting Digital Education programme as well as continuing to exploit its enviable position on the East Lothian coastline via an expanded Outdoor Education curriculum. The encouragement to the children to have a go and to learn via experience is pervasive and creates confident young people, ready and eager for the next stage of their education.
The main school building is a handsome listed mansion, dating from 1760. Five large rooms and an additional storey were added in 1900 and there have been further extensions in recent years. Boys have their dormitories in the main building and there is a separate girls' house across the lawn: both are comfortable and welcoming. The main house has been undergoing a rolling programme of refurbishment and redecoration in recent years, enhancing dormitories and common rooms and creating a new library and computer room. A new classroom block, music school and art building have all been created since 2000. Many of the teaching staff live within the lovely grounds which extend to 20 acres, with accommodation in either the old stable block or the south lodge. There are fine playing fields, a small astroturf pitch, a sports hall, a heated outdoor swimming pool, grass tennis courts, a croquet lawn, putting green and children's gardens within the walled garden. Between the rear of the school and the sea is a golf club, of which the senior children can become members and play rounds in the evenings and at weekends.
The school is a charitable trust run by a Board of Governors. The Head reports to the Governors and attends meetings of the full Board and its sub-committees.
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