Teacher of RMPS (0.7FTE)
The Edinburgh Academy
Edinburgh, City of
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 10 April 2024
Job overview
Job Description:
We are looking to appoint an exceptional part-time temporary teacher for a one-year post, with experience of teaching across the full age and ab ility range. This post would therefore suit an NQT. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake a teaching role in our RMPS Department, in a highly successful school. Applicants should be passionate about RMPS with excellent subject knowledge and committed to ensuring success for all.
The successful candidate would initially have the opportunity to teach National 5 and Higher level students, potentially on a shared basis. The post is available initially for one academic year (2024/25) with the possibility of a move to a permanent post in August 2025
Curriculum Offered
All pupils take one period of RME between Geits (P7) and Fifths (S4). In Geits to Thirds (S2), our aim is to establish common objectives reflecting core skills and at the same time to allow individual teachers freedom to use a variety of sources. The emphasis between Geits and Thirds invo lves developing a knowledge and understandin! g of different world religions. The fourths and fifths move onto moral and philosophical issues in the context of what religions might teach.
We offer the subject at National 5 and currently look at the units of Islam, Morality and Relationships and the Existence of God. Each class is taught three periods a week. We also offer RMPS Higher which is taught five periods a week. The units here cover Christianity, Religion and Justice and Origins. At Advanced Higher, we teach Philosophy of Religion and Medical Ethics.
The successful candidate would be expected to help develop a curriculum for Geits-Thirds under the guidance of the Head of Department whilst also being able to teach exam classes at all levels. They would also be expected to help and oversee any pupil assignments and dissertations. In addition, an ability to teach Philosophy would be an advantage, but is not necessary.
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The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members.
Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.
Our reward package includes:
- Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Access to onsite gym
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Benefits Programme, including discounted access to health insurance, financial well-being products, cycle to work and electric car schemes as well as dis counts to a number of major retailers !
- Fee discount
- A three course lunch is provided during term time
Main Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities associated with all teachers at the Edinburgh Academy:
- To plan, prepare and teach lessons to all assigned pupils according to their educational needs.
- To assess, record and report on the progress of the pupils within the guidelines written in the Staff Handbook.
- To engage with the wider School Curriculum in a manner which is consistent with the ethos of the School.
- To carry out such administrative and other routine tasks as are outlined in the Staff Handbook.
- To demonstrate a commitment to both individual professional development and to the developing curriculum in the School.
- To carry out any other duties and to assume any other responsibilities as the Rector shall from time-to-time reasonably request.
- To be conscious at all times of the importance of the external image of the School and to act in a professional and constructive manner with pupils, parents and external agencies.
Reporting
The teacher of RMPS will report to the Head of Department on all aspects of classroom management, timetabling, teaching and learning, reporting and pupil discipline. The teacher of RMPS will report to the Deputy Rectors on matters of whole school commitments, professional development and personal absence.
The Ideal Candidate
Qualifications/Experience
- GTCS registered (or ability to be) with an appropriate degree – Essential.
- Ab! ility to ! deliver imaginative and engaging lessons to positively encourage the next generation – Essential.
- Willingness to deliver positive contributions to curricular development initiatives – Essential.
- Experience of teaching National 5 and Higher RMPS, taking into account NQT placements – Desirable.
- Able to work as part of a team as well as under own initiative – Essential
- Willingness to participate in the co-curricular life of the Academy – Desirable.
About the school/organisation
The Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.
About The Edinburgh Academy
The Edinburgh Academy
Introduction
The Edinburgh Academy is an academically selective, independent, co-educational day school for pupils aged 5-18 years with a reputation for being caring and friendly. It aims to provide co-educational excellence with a first-class all-round education to those of intellectual promise and academic potential, regardless of background, race or creed. The Edinburgh Academy aims to be forward-looking and progressive but also greatly values its long held traditions.
Although the School is not academically exclusive, the ability range of pupils is well above the national average. Great emphasis is placed on the pursuit of co-curricular interests alongside academic studies for all our pupils. The School has a strong reputation for individual attention and excellence in its pastoral care and co-curricular provision.
The School is oversubscribed at all entry points and this creates a competitive pressure on admissions places at the School.
School Background
The Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School containing approximately 590 pupils and a Junior School containing approximately 390 pupils, and we have a Nursery department of around 100 pupils. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. Previously girls were only admitted in the Sixth Form (S5 and S6).
The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.
The School’s Place in Edinburgh
The School was founded in 1824 and has been regarded as a leading educational establishment within the City of Edinburgh and across Scotland ever since. Original Directors included the leading literary names of their age such as Sir Walter Scott. Robert Louis Stevenson and James Clerk Maxwell were also pupils at the School. More recent Former Pupils (Academicals or ‘Accies’) include: Nicky Campbell - radio and TV broadcaster; Guy Berryman - bass guitarist with Coldplay; Will Whitehorn – past President of Virgin Galactic - Space Tourism Company; Mike Blair - Scottish rugby; Dragon’s Den star, James Ingham.
The Senior School occupies a site in Henderson Row, less than a mile from Princes Street and at the northern limits of the Georgian ‘New Town’, of which it was designed to be a part. The buildings include an iconic school hall and the James Clerk Maxwell Science Centre, which was completed in November 2006. The playing fields are about half a mile from the main buildings – Raeburn Place (8 ½ acres) (shared with the Academicals - Former Pupils), New Field in Inverleith Place (20 acres) and a further five acres at the Junior School and Nursery, also at Inverleith, with a 400 metre grass running track.
An investment programme in facilities of over £15m has in the last 5 years seen a new Junior School library and classroom block, 2 floodlight all weather pitches, a Performing Arts Centre at Senior School and new sports pavilions. A bespoke climbing wall facility was officially opened in 2015. The School has further ambitious plans beyond this current phase of development, which will see a wholescale redevelopment on our Senior School site over the coming decade.
The Edinburgh Academy is a highly regarded school within the local community, across Edinburgh and beyond. Staff and pupils take great pride in this reputation, and the commitment from all is evident in the continuing success and progress of the School.
The Edinburgh Academy is committed to sharing its facilities with the local community and has established a series of projects that provides the use of its estates and premises for the public good.
Further details about the School and its resources can be found on the School website - www.edinburghacademy.org.uk
Classes and Assembly
7ths (S6) and 6ths (S5) classes are organised by tutor groups studying either Highers, Advanced Highers or GCE A-level. Across the Senior School no teaching group consists of more than 24 pupils and many are substantially smaller.
A School Assembly is held at 8.50am each morning, and is attended by the whole school. School Services for the whole school are held on several occasions during the session.
Exam Results
The Edinburgh Academy uses both English and Scottish examination boards. Nearly all subjects now present SQA National 5 and Advanced Higher examinations. Each year, a significant number of our 7ths (S6) have conditional places at very competitively sought universities on the basis of their Advanced Higher/A-level and Higher results.
Yearly academic results can be found on the School website.
Games and Activities
At the Edinburgh Academy, sport offers opportunities at all levels. The PE curriculum is varied, encompassing a wide variety of team games and individual sports. The School runs teams in a large number of major and minor sports and encourages pupils to represent the School at one or more sports at any age group.
In Music, there are about 20 performing groups including orchestras, choirs, wind bands, a big band and several chamber groups.
In Drama, there are usually three or four main productions each year. There is a fully active LAMDA qualification schedule in acting, reading for performance, mime, public speaking and Musical Theatre in place. This occurs at break time and lunchtimes. In addition, the Drama and Music department liaise to produce an annual musical, with potential to increase this.
All pupils currently join the CCF or The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 4ths (S3).
All members of staff are expected to play a full part in supporting the co-curricular life of the School.
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