Teacher of English
Larkhall Academy
South Lanarkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £26,895 - £35,763 per year
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 29 October 2016
Job overview
South Lanarkshire Council schools have recently undergone an £800m+ modernisation programme.
The aim of this programme is simple - to create high quality additional support needs and primary and secondary provision in South Lanarkshire - fit for the twenty first century.
During this time we have built and modernised numerous Primary and Secondary Schools.
It is our mission to make positive meaningful changes in the lives of young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
South Lanarkshire Council Education Resources are committed to the education, care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment.
You will assist in the delivery of the curriculum and contribute to whole school initiatives, as appropriate and will carry out the range of duties outlined in Annexe B of "A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century".
About Larkhall Academy
- Larkhall Academy
- Broomhill Road, Larkhall
- South Lanarkshire
- ML9 1QN
- United Kingdom
Larkhall Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 12-18 secondary school, situated in Larkhall in South Lanarkshire. It currently has 1,100 students on the school roll.
Larkhall Academy Subscription School was founded in 1868. Following the 1872 Education Act, the school was transferred to an elected school board, and became known as Larkhall Academy. In 2009, it moved to a new building on its current site on Broomhill Road.
Headteacher
Mr Bryan Kee
Values and vision
Larkhall Academy’s motto is: ‘We aspire, we believe, we succeed.’ The school prides itself on its positive ethos. This is created by: the atmosphere in the school; the working relationships between pupils, staff, families and the wider community; the positive learning environment in classrooms and the sense of belonging that all of this generates.
Larkhall Academy aims to be wholly committed to every pupil receiving the fullest education possible and to ensuring that every pupil reaches their potential. The school aims to work alongside its key learning partners - pupils, parents/carers and all other relevant parties - to ensure that it meets these goals. It aims to promote a culture of collaborative working, positivity, encouraging pupil and staff health and wellbeing, supporting others, and celebrating success.
Education Scotland
“Particular strengths of the school: The work of the Assessment is for Learning Group in improving the quality of teaching and of young people’s learning experiences. The increasing proportions of young people continuing with education and training or entering employment when they leave school. The work undertaken with gypsy travellers’ children. The majority of young people now make good progress. Overall, the curriculum provides a broad and balanced experience for most young people.”
View Larkhall Academy’s latest Education Scotland report
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