Teacher of English
Broughton High School
City of Edinburgh
- Expired
- Salary:
- £26,697-£40,206
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2019
Job overview
Job Description
Broughton High School is a popular, comprehensive school with high aspirations for its very diverse population.
As a valued member of our staff, you will have enthusiasm and the ability to plan flexible programmes of learning within your subject area which meet the specific needs of all learners.
We are looking for an inspirational and creative teacher of English who has:
Good understanding of self and interpersonal relationships
Interest in and concern for others (staff and students)
Awareness of own responsibility to support learners through the Universal Support Programme
Enthusiasm and passion for what is being taught
Imagination and creativity
Intellectual curiosity
Energy and a positive attitude
Understanding of the curriculum in the context of the school as a whole
Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Closing date: 06/12/2019
Reference: EDN12134
Broughton High School, 29 East Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh
About Broughton High School
- Broughton High School
- Carrington Road
- Edinburgh
- EH4 1EG
- United Kingdom
Broughton High School is a co-educational school based in Edinburgh for students aged 11-18. It is a non-denominational school.
The school was officially opened in 1905. The school song is called “Broughton for Ever” and was written and composed in 1917. It was dedicated to the memory of the teachers, students and pupils who died for their country at war. The school badge was designed in 1924. The motto “fortiter et recte” means “bravely and uprightly”.
The school has a huge tradition of creating pupil-led school magazines. In the school library, there are copies of the Broughton School Magazine going back to 1911.
The school also has a recently-built state of the art building. completed in 2009.
Headteacher
John Wilson
Values and vision
Broughton High School aims for all members of its learning community to share responsibility for each other. The school aims to work hard to build a secure and pleasant working environment and in return hopes that students will develop a sense of pride in belonging to the school. The school has also devoted itself towards endeavouring to provide a quality education through planned target setting, which it expects will be monitored by its own staff, parents, and the local authority.
Above all, the school values those who show respect and responsibility in their dealings with others, who aspire to excellence in all they do, and who work hard whilst taking pride in the school’s diversity.
Education Scotland
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