Location: Knox Academy Pencaitland Road Haddington, EH41 4DT
Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 per year
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Vacancy Information
Temporary until 31st May 2026.
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Start date: 11th August 2025.
Applications are welcome from current probationers pending attainment of full registration with the GTCS.
Knox Academy is a comprehensive school situated in Haddington, East Lothian. As of census 2024, the roll was 925. Our school values are Ambition, Respect, and Community, which we embody to ensure all learners feel included and valued. We support our learners to reach their potential and leave with positive, sustained destinations. Our goal is to provide a high-quality educational experience.
Our curriculum offers a full range of subjects from S1 to S6, tailored to meet the needs of all students in terms of breadth, depth, and challenge. We treat each student as an individual, with a partnership approach involving parents, carers, and the community to support their educational journey. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. We take pride in maintaining a tradition of excellent education in Haddington, with dedicated staff, students, and parents working together.
A vacancy has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking Teacher of Physics (with Science).
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
* Be suitably qualified with a broad interest in education
* Have a sound knowledge of current curricular developments and pedagogical practices
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet students' needs
* Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment through inclusive approaches
* Exhibit interpersonal skills necessary for safeguarding and nurturing students, balancing challenge and support
* Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development to improve student outcomes
More about our school can be found at our website.
For additional information or an informal discussion, contact Business Manager Peter Luke at 01620 823387 or pluke@knox.elcschool.org.uk.
Part-time applications are welcome. Please specify in the Additional Information section of the application form if applying part-time.
The role involves teaching relevant subjects across S1-S6 and includes tasks such as:
Teaching classes, curriculum development, assessment, exam preparation, student guidance, safeguarding, partnership with parents and staff, professional development, and contributing to school improvement.
Refer to the Job Outline/Person Specification (under 'Job Attachments') for detailed duties. Ensure you meet all 'essential' criteria to be considered for interview.
We expect our employees to demonstrate the 'East Lothian Way' values and behaviors, which may be assessed during interviews.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications: Registered with GTCS as a teacher of the relevant subject. Full registration for permanent posts, provisional or full registration for temporary posts.
PVG Membership: This role is considered regulated work with vulnerable groups. Candidates must become or update PVG Scheme members prior to employment.
If you have spent over 3 months abroad in the last 5 years, an overseas criminal record check is required. Details are on the GOV.UK website.
Salary and employment conditions: Starting after the first day of the school session, salary will be adjusted according to the SNCT Conditions of Service.
Further details about East Lothian Council secondary schools can be found on their website.
Note: CVs are not accepted. Applications must be completed via the online form. If unable to apply online due to disability, contact us for a paper application.
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