Vacancy Information
Temporary maternity cover until 31st May .
Days of Work:
Monday - Friday
To start 11th August .
Applications are welcome from current probationers pending attainment of full registration with the GTCS.
Knox Academy is a comprehensive school situated in Haddington in East Lothian. At census the roll was. Our school values are Ambition, Respect and Community and we live out these values to ensure all our learners feel included and valued. We aim to support all of our learners 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 learners and to give them a high quality educational experience.
Our curriculum provides a full range of subjects from S1-S6. We aim to meet the needs of all our young people, providing a curriculum that is appropriate in terms of breadth, depth and challenge. We endeavour to treat all our young people as individuals and hope that they, their parents/carers 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. Our young people 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 young people, staff and parents/carers of the school work hard to continue this.
A vacancy has arisen to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking individual for the position of Teacher of Mathematics.
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
1. Be suitably qualified and possess a wide interest in all aspects of education
2. Have a sound knowledge of current national/local curricular developments and learning and teaching theory and practice
3. Work collaboratively, in an effective manner with colleagues to best meet the needs of our young people
4. Deliver consistently high quality learning, teaching and assessment through inclusive pedagogical approaches
5. Exhibit the interpersonal skills required to play a full part in safeguarding and nurturing young people, offering the right balance of challenge and support
6. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional learning with a focus on improving outcomes for young people
You can find out more about our school by visiting our website -
Please feel free to contact the Business Manager, Peter Luke, on (or ) for any additional information required or for an informal discussion regarding this position.
Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.
Job Details
Teaching relevant subject through S1-S6.
Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers, promoted and unpromoted, are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories-
Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction
Developing the school curriculum
Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils
Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration
Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education
Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils
Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals
Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development
Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review
Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under '