Teacher of English
Musselburgh Grammar School
East Lothian
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,866-£36,480
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 March 2018
Job overview
Teachers who join East Lothian Council during the school session will only be entitled to a pro-rata salary and annual leave entitlement until the end of the session. A calculation will be carried out upon commencement and pay will be adjusted in the first available pay period to ensure they are paid correctly. It may be necessary to make adjustments over several months and in these instances employees will be advised in writing. Should you require clarification please contact Payroll on 01620 827781.
Musselburgh Grammar School serves the town of Musselburgh and the surrounding villages of Wallyford and Whitecraig. The community is strong in Musselburgh and there is loyalty attached to the local Grammar School. We have approximately 1,100 pupils ranging in age from 12 to 18 and over 100 staff in total.
The vision of the school is ‘to become one of the best schools in Scotland.’ This has resonated with all stakeholders and is consistent with the school motto of ‘Striving for Excellence – Caring for All.’ Our pupil centred approach and ambition for young people is also reflected in our school values. Honesty, Determination and Respect were the choices of our school in June 2015. Continuing to raise attainment is our key objective along with ensuring that our youngsters develop transferable skills for the future. We have recorded our best ever exam results at all levels in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
If you share these high expectations for young people, we would encourage you to apply for this post.
Closing date: 04/03/2018
Reference: EAL02719
Musselburgh Grammar SchoolInveresk Road
Musselburgh
About Musselburgh Grammar School
- Musselburgh Grammar School
- 86 Inveresk Road, Musselburgh
- East Lothian
- EH21 7BA
- United Kingdom
Musselburgh Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary in East Lothian, Scotland. There are approximately 1,150 pupils on the school roll ranging in age from 12 to 18, with over 100 staff in total. The town of Musselburgh has a population of 22,000, and is located 6 miles east of the nation’s capital Edinburgh. The school’s history dates to 1626, and the institution has been fully comprehensive since the 1950’s. The school posts a weekly one page news bulletin in local newspaper the Musselburgh Courier.
Head Teacher
Colin Gerrie
Values and vision
The school’s motto is ‘striving for excellence, caring for all’. Such a vision is one of great ambition, in which the individual need of each pupil is appreciated, while academic attainment is pursued to such a level as Musselburgh Grammar School becoming one of the pre-eminent education facilities in Scotland. The school’s core values are ‘honesty, determination, respect’ and these virtues are encouraged in all interactions between students, parents, and staff.
Extra-curricular excursions are highly encouraged at Musselburgh Grammar School, giving students the opportunities to get out of their comfort zone and explore the wider world. Previous years have seen trips to London and Alton Towers, and to international locations such as New York and Iceland.
Inspection Report
“Young people in S1 and S2 learn across all curricular areas. Courses and programmes reflect Curriculum for Excellence guidance well. The skills course in S2 supports young people to become more resilient and to persevere in their learning when things become more challenging. In S3, young people can select from a range of additional enrichment courses which broaden their skills base.”
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