Principal Teacher

The Modern Languages faculty currently comprises a Principal Teacher and four Teachers of French and Spanish. The successful candidate will teach BGE classes in both languages, as well as certificate classes in Spanish at National 4 and National 5 level. It is a very active faculty, who regularly offer local and international trips, hold languages events and invite specialist speakers into school., 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

Registered with GTCS as a teacher of relevant subject

North Berwick High School is a secondary school in the beautiful coastal town of North Berwick, which received an excellent HMIE inspection report in June 2020. The current school roll is 1042. Strong links have been developed with the local community and a broad range of extra curricular activities are on offer. The ethos of the school is underpinned by the NBHS values of curiosity, kindness, diligence and belonging. We aspire to excellence in learning and teaching and our school motto "Aim Higher" speaks to this ambition.