Teacher of English

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

Teacher of English East Lothian Council seek to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking individual for the position of Teacher of English, at Rosehill High School. Our school opened in August 2023, to around 300 young people, and we know have almost 600 in S1-S6. The 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 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 successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they can:

• Deliver consistently high quality learning, teaching and assessment through inclusive pedagogical approaches
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to drive forward school improvement with an evidence-based mindset and awareness of educational theory and research
• Contribute to an exciting and challenging curriculum which demonstrates coherence and progression, and meets the needs of all learners
• Exhibit the interpersonal skills required to play a full part in safeguarding and nurturing young people offering the right balance of challenge and support
• 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 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 community in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are dual qualified and/or who can actively contribute to the school curriculum beyond their subject specialism. This post is within our Languages and Literacy Faculty., Registered with GTCS as a teacher of relevant subject