Vacancy Information
Days of Work:
Monday - Friday
To start 12th August 2024.
For posts starting August, applications are welcome from current probationers pending attainment of full registration with the GTCS.
Knox Academy is a truly comprehensive school situated in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland. At census 2023 the roll was 902. Our school values are Ambition, Respect and Community and we work through these values to ensure all pupils feel included and valued. We aim to support all our young people to strive to reach their potential and leave to a positive and sustained destination. We aim to be the best we can, in all that we do for our young people and to give them a high quality educational experience.
The curriculum provides a full range of subjects from S1-S6. We aim to meet the needs of all the pupils, providing a curriculum that is appropriate in terms of breadth, depth and challenge. We endeavour to treat all pupils as individuals and hope that they, their parents and the community will work in partnership to provide them with the support and opportunities that will enable them to make their next educational steps. Pupils are encouraged to access the extensive and varied menu of extra-curricular activities on offer.
There is a proud tradition of excellent education in Haddington and the pupils, staff and parents of the school work hard to continue this.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Teacher of Science to lead our Science Faculty at Knox Academy. The faculty delivers the full range of Science courses from BGE to advanced higher, is innovative, inclusive and attracts a high uptake in certificated courses. We have introduced a number of new courses to our science faculty recently, including Lab Skills and Forensic Science will also run for the first time in Session 2024-25.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, energetic and with the ability to communicate their enthusiasm to the pupils and staff and be able to demonstrate managing change effectively and excellent leadership skills to continue to take the faculty forward. The candidate will also be an excellent classroom practitioner.
Interviews will take place on the 11th June 2024.
Job Details
Teaching relevant subject through S1-S6.
Subject to the policies of the school and East Lothian Council, the duties of a Principal Teacher, as a member of the school’s management team, is to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher/Depute Head Teacher will direct having reasonable regard to the overall workload of a classroom teacher.