Vacancy Information
Days of Work:
Monday - Friday
To start asap.
Teacher of Modern Languages (French or French/Spanish)
Knox Academy, Haddington, East Lothian
Roll: 924 (Census 2025)
Knox Academy is a vibrant and inclusive comprehensive school situated in Haddington, East Lothian. Guided by our core values of Ambition, Respect and Community, we are committed to ensuring every learner feels valued, included and supported to achieve their full potential. We consistently strive to provide a high quality educational experience and to secure positive, sustained destinations for all young people.
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum from S1–S6, designed to meet the diverse needs of all learners through appropriate breadth, depth and challenge. Our approach emphasises treating young people as individuals and working in partnership with parents/carers and the wider community to support their learning journey.
Pupils are encouraged to take part in our extensive programme of extra curricular opportunities, and the school continues to uphold Haddington’s long tradition of educational excellence.
A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward thinking Teacher of Modern Languages to join our dedicated staff team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated practitioner who is passionate about learning, teaching and improving outcomes for young people.
The successful candidate will:
1. Be suitably qualified and demonstrate a strong interest in all aspects of education.
2. Have sound knowledge of current national and local curricular developments, learning theory and teaching practice.
3. Work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues to meet the needs of all learners.
4. Deliver high-quality learning, teaching and assessment using inclusive and progressive pedagogical approaches.
5. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and contribute fully to the safeguarding, wellbeing and positive development of young people.
6. Be committed to ongoing professional learning with a clear focus on improving outcomes.
For further details or an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Peter Luke
Business Manager
01620 823387
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