Teacher of English
The Royal High School
City of Edinburgh
- Expired
- Salary:
- £27,498-£41,412
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 19 July 2020
Job overview
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Teacher of English - Fixed term to 18/12/2020
The Royal High School
Salary: £27498 - £41412
Hours: 35 per week
Based in the West of Edinburgh, The Royal High School is one of the oldest schools in Scotland. It has a strong sense of history, but prides itself on being very much a school of the 21st Century. It is a non-denominational, 6-year comprehensive, with pupils drawn from 4 catchment primary schools: Blackhall, Clermiston, Cramond and Davidson’s Mains. A significant number of placing requests are received each session. Year groups are capped at 220 and the school roll sits around 1260.
The school was the subject of a HMIE inspection in 2007 and local authority follow-through visits in March 2009 and May 2010.
The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) comprises the Rector, four Depute Rectors and the Business Manager.
The current teaching staff complement is 88 FTE with 20 FTE staff other than teachers, including a team of Pupil Support Assistants, who support the integration of pupils. There is an integrated Additional Support for Learning Team combining the former Guidance and Support for Learning teams. In line with the Authority’s integration policies, the school caters for a wide variety of physical, sensory and learning needs. This has been highly successful and forms a key element of our social inclusion strategy.
The school was refurbished in 2004 and enjoys a high standard of accommodation, although social areas are limited and teaching space has to be rigorously timetabled. The facilities are used extensively outside of normal school hours by the school, the RHS Club and the community; the school is designated a Community Sports Hub and the PE facilities were refurbished in 2015 to support this. There is an excellent extra-curricular programme, with partner clubs and staff offering a range of opportunities in which young people can participate. ICT facilities are very good and S3-6 pupils all have access to a 1:1 iPad device to support their learning at home and in school.
The school has positive links with parents, local businesses and the local community. The Parent Council and School Fundraising Group play an important role in the life and work of the school. Meetings are well attended and discussions are always lively and informative. The school is also supported by an active Former Pupils’ Club.
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 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: 20/07/2020
Reference: EDN13336
The Royal High Secondary, East Barnton Avenue, Edinburgh
About The Royal High School
- The Royal High School
- East Barnton Avenue
- Edinburgh
- EH4 6JP
- United Kingdom
The Royal High School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary in Edinburgh, Scotland. The school is one of the oldest in the nation, founded as a seminary of Holyrood Abbey in 1128. School uniform is in black and white, the same colours as the city of Edinburgh itself. The Royal High School is located less than two miles from the shoreline, and has been in its current location since 1968. The school motto translates from Latin as ‘The State Flourishes with the Muses’. The Royal High Primary School is no longer affiliated with the High School. Among the many famous figures to have studied at the school is Sir Walter Scott, the author of Ivanhoe and many classic works.
Rector
Pauline Walker
Values and vision
The Royal High School builds on its long history in the establishment of a sterling educational environment which aims to provide a high quality of teaching and learning for all. The aims of the school are condensed into four mantras; take part, realise your potential, have respect for yourself and others, and show pride in your school. As well as examination successes, the physical and mental health of students is a Royal High School priority.
Inspection Report
“Overall, the quality of pupils’ learning was good. In most subject areas, pupils were well motivated and enthusiastic about their learning. Most focused well on their tasks throughout lessons and responded very positively to the opportunities offered to work collaboratively. In a number of subjects good emphasis was given to creativity and independent learning and to debate and discussion.”
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