Vacancy Information
Days of Work:
Monday - Friday
To start asap.
Teacher of Social Subjects - Geography
East Lothian Council seeks to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking individual for the position of Teacher of Social Subjects (Geography) at Rosehill High School on the Wallyford Learning Campus. Our school opened in August 2023 to the BGE only, and is expanding rapidly, with an anticipated 600 young people (S1-S5) from August 2025.
Our new secondary learning facility is designed to support creative approaches to pedagogy, with a range of adaptive teaching spaces. Alongside up to date and digitally enabled classrooms, there is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) plaza, a Learning Resource Centre, extensive facilities to support the arts, and a state of the art sport and leisure complex. Learning and teaching on the campus go beyond the traditional classroom and encompass outdoor learning and learning for sustainability. The campus also includes a number of community spaces to support collaboration between a range of professionals and sectors.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they can:
1. Deliver consistently high quality learning, teaching and assessment through inclusive pedagogical approaches
2. Work collaboratively with colleagues to drive forward school improvement with an evidence-based mindset and an awareness of educational theory and research
3. Contribute to an exciting and challenging curriculum which demonstrates coherence and progression, and meets the needs of all learners
4. Exhibit the interpersonal skills required to play a full part in safeguarding and nurturing young people, offering the right balance of challenge and support
5. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional learning with a focus on improving outcomes for young people
The successful candidate will be at the forefront of a growing school community and have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a brand new place of learning, in which everyone can thrive.
This role is within a very strong Global Citizeship Faculty, which delivers core courses in Social Studies and Learning for Sustainability, as well as subject specialisms. Applications are particularly welcome from those with experience of leading outdoor learning programmes, such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
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