Teacher of English

Job Description
The successful candidate at Westmuir High School will ensure educational, social and emotional support for young people with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Needs. The successful candidate is expected to support young people within the school in meeting their educational goals and achievements . As part of a wider multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide input and insight into young people and help to put in place strategies to meet the needs of young people within Westmuir High School. Westmuir High School aims to provide the highest quality education possible to young people attending the school. At the heart of this is the identification of young people’s needs and barriers to learning. The school is committed to young people and ensures that all staff engage all in a respectful and polite manner when working with young people, parents/carers and outside agencies. Teaching duties - To prepare lessons and courses required - supporting the delivery of Curriculum for Excellence across all ages and stages of the secondary school. In addition to the range of teaching and other duties outlined in the job specification we are looking for individuals who enjoy working collegiately with colleagues, and who have with a firm commitment to improving the outcomes for Glasgow's young people.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment along with GTCS Registration. Please note successful candidates for the above positions will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.       

Application Packs
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

Closing date: 05/05/2019

Reference: GLA04936

Westmuir High School, 255 Rigby Street, Carntyne, Glasgow