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Teacher of Music

Teacher of Music

Largs Academy

North Ayrshire

Salary:
£26,895-£35,763
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
3 June 2017

Job overview

ROLE DEFINITION
To be responsible and accountable for teaching duties in accordance with the Council’s overall Education and Youth Employment objectives.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Corporate Responsibilities

To deliver an effective education service in accordance with the Council’s corporate policies and procedures and relevant strategy provision.
To understand information management and security issues and work in line with legislation and Council policies and guidelines, ensuring that information is used, shared and managed appropriately.
To undertake any other reasonably required duties, consistent with duties detailed in Part 2 Section 2 of the SNCT Handbook of Conditions of Service, as directed by the Executive Director (Education and Youth Employment) or nominee, in addition to the role specific tasks & responsibilities detailed below.

Role Specific Tasks & Responsibilities
To deliver effective teaching services in accordance with the directions of the headteacher or other promoted staff.
To undertake such services in pursuit of good practice including:
A commitment to pupil and parent/carer focus;
The pursuit of continuous improvement;
The implementation and evaluation of quality assurance procedures.

Teaching assigned class(es), groups or individuals together with associated planning, preparation and correction.
Assessing, moderating, recording and reporting on the work of pupils.
Where appropriate prepare pupils for examinations and assist with their administration.
Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
Developing the curriculum in line with the curricular framework, e.g. Curriculum for Excellence.
Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals to meet the needs of children, young people and families in their learning community.
Participating in issues related to planning, raising attainment and achievement and reflection on current practice.
Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
Maintaining positive behaviour of pupils, contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the establishment.
Assist in the development of Personal Learning Plans/Pupil support plans.
Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development in line with the Standards for Registration, Professional Review and Development, Professional Update and school improvement priorities.

Additional Information

References;
As part of the selection process we ask that you provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form. References will be read in conjunction with your application form. Therefore, applicants who do not submit references in time will be placed at a disadvantage compared to those who have provided appropriate references, as additional points will be added to your score where the panel are in receipt of a satisfactory reference (i.e  0 points for no reference received, maximum of 6 points for a very strong reference). Your second referee will be contacted by North Ayrshire Council if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
Please note that it is your responsibility to gather a reference, and forward the completed reference to the relevant contact within the School. References should be received before the closing date for the vacancy. References for this vacancy should be emailed/faxed/posted to;
Heather Burns, Head Teacher
gw09burnsheather2@ea.n-ayrshire.sch.uk
 
Regulated Work with Children;
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 confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council.  Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted in instalments from your wages following commencement of employment.  For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/resident/jobs-and-training/pre-employment-checks.aspx.

Closing date: 04/06/2017

Reference: NAY02501

Largs Academy,
Flatt Road,
Largs

About Largs Academy

+44 1475 675421

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 Largs Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary in North Ayrshire, western Scotland. A wide catchment area containing the surrounding areas, the villages of Fairlie, Skelmorlie and the island of Cumbrae gives the school an approximate roll of 1000 pupils. Facilities include a purpose built IT suite, playing fields and two astroturf pitches. The town of Largs has a population of 11,200, and is located 33 miles west from Glasgow. Extra-curricular activities offered include international ski trips and the Ocean Youth Trust sailing expeditions. As of the most recent inspection pupil’s attendance rates was well above the national average.

Headteacher

Heather Burns 

Values and vision

Largs Academy is committed to tackling inequality and raise attainment across the whole school through delivering an appropriate range of qualifications and experiences, and through developing a positive relationships policy. This will be based on the key principles of nurture, to ensure a motivated and engaged pupil population which is able to achieve the highest standards possible. 

The school wishes to ensure that every child can leave Largs Academy ready to take on the challenges of the adult world, to achieve positive destinations, to feel confident in their own abilities, and to be fully committed to lifelong learning.

Inspection Report

“The overall quality of teaching was very good. Almost all teachers created a very positive and motivating climate for learning. They interacted very well with pupils and used an appropriate range of stimulating teaching approaches including the use of information and communications technology (ICT) and group work.” 

View Largs Academy’s latest Inspection Report

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Applications closed