Teacher of Home Economics
Trinity High School
South Lanarkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £26,895-£35,763
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 26 July 2017
Job overview
South Lanarkshire Council schools have recently undergone an £800m+ modernisation programme. We have invested significantly in modernising school buildings and this project is believed to be the largest and most progressive in the UK.
The agenda now is to provide high quality education which will inspire learners, transform learning and strengthen communities.
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.
If you want to teach in modern schools which are suited to delivering a 21st century curriculum we are looking for you to join us. We are the fifth largest local authority in Scotland and we want to harness the passion and commitment that you have for teaching – so why not come and join us.
We are now inviting applications from Fully Qualified (GTCS) Home Econmics Teachers.
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".
Requirements
It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration.
Foreign Police Check
Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
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 South Lanarkshire Council.
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South Lanarkshire Council / South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture are Equal Opportunities employers and encourage applications from all members of the community.
We are committed to the Double Tick Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post.
Closing date: 27/07/2017
Reference: SLA03157
Trinity High School,
Glenside Drive,
Glasgow
About Trinity High School
- Trinity High School
- Glenside Drive, Eastfield, Glasgow
- Lanarkshire
- G73 3LW
- United Kingdom
Trinity High School is a mixed, non-selective, Roman Catholic, 11-18 secondary school, situated in Rutherglen, near Glasgow in South Lanarkshire. There are currently 1,011 students on the school roll from S1 to S6.
Headteacher
Mr Peter Bollen
Values and vision
Trinity High School strives to create an inclusive community based on its Catholic Christian values, and works with parents to provide a learning environment which offers the highest quality of education for all pupils. The secondary school aims to offer an education of the highest quality by fostering a community of faith, whereby all students are informed of the teachings of the Christian Catholic Tradition, and are encouraged to celebrate their faith through prayer and the sacraments of the Church.
Trinity High School aims to encourage and enable each student to achieve their full potential and to promote the intellectual, physical and emotional development of the individual by encouraging responsible and co-operative attitudes. It wants to provide a secure, stable, disciplined environment in which effective learning and teaching can take place, and a range of courses and experiences which satisfy the individual needs of students, regardless of age or aptitude.
Education Scotland
“This inspection found the following key strengths: Young people’s leadership, achievements and care towards others. The strong Catholic identity and promotion of Gospel values. Strong partnerships within and beyond the school which are enriching young people’s learning and achievement. Staff commitment to the life and work of the school and wider community. The impact of the leadership of the headteacher on the ethos and life of the school.”
View Trinity High School’s latest Education Scotland report
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