Vacancy Information
Temporary until 26th June .
Days of Work:
Friday
To start 11th August .
Applications are welcome from current probationers pending attainment of full registration with the GTCS.
East Lothian Council seek to appoint a positive, resilient, and inclusive individual for the position of Class Teacher, at The Brae. The Brae is the severe and complex needs provision attached to Rosehill High School, on the Wallyford Learning Campus. The Brae currently has four classes with a combined total of 28 learners and will expand to six classes in August .
This secondary learning facility is designed to support creative approaches to learning, 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) wing, 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 goes beyond the traditional classroom and encompasses outdoor learning and sustainability. The campus also includes a number of community and health spaces to support collaboration between a range of professionals and sectors. The Brae has been purpose built and includes exciting spaces such as our sensory room and bespoke playground. The Brae is very much part the wider Rosehill community and staff across the building work closely together at all levels, learning with an from each other.
Each class teacher will play a crucial role in supporting the wellbeing and learning of young people with complex needs.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they can:
1. Communicate clearly and kindly with young people to help reduce any barriers to presence, participation and achievement in school
2. Work as part of the team around the child, building and maintaining strong relationships both within a class setting and across the wider school
3. Exhibit the interpersonal skills required to play a full part in safeguarding and nurturing young people, offering the right balance of challenge and support
4. Demonstrate leadership of learning, with a commitment to enacting young people’s right to a full curriculum and associated opportunities
5. Commit to ongoing professional learning to best support those in their care
6. Take an active role in working in partnership with parents and carers, as well as professionals from other agencies
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.
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 '