EDUC - Teacher of Modern Studies – Area Cover Education

Position: EDUC 3476 - Teacher of Modern Studies – Area Cover - 3476-437675282. Job Education &[...]

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via Me tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by 23rd of January 2026, 11:55pm.

Location & Hours & Salary

Area Cover in South Lanarkshire, based in Cathkin High School.

Hours:

35 hours per week.
Salary:
Main grade Teacher scale, £41,916 - £52,614 per year.

About the School

It is South Lanarkshire Council's mission to make positive meaningful changes in the lives of young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals. Every school across our large estate has been part of an £800m+ modernisation programme, with the aim of creating an additional support needs and primary and secondary provision in South Lanarkshire that meets the needs and benefits all of our pupils.

We are committed to the education, care and welfare of all our young people and are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic teachers to be part of our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of the curriculum and contribute to whole school initiatives, as appropriate, with our aim of high-quality learning and teaching at the core of our education provision.
• Carry out the range of duties outlined in Annexe B of "A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century".

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree and teaching qualification clearly outlined.
• Roman Catholic Church approval is mandatory. You must obtain Roman Catholic Church approval by providing a reference from your priest or other suitable individual.
• Personal and Professional Development:
  With reference to the job profile what personal and professional development skills and experience can you bring to this post.
• Interpersonal Skills and Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Please evidence how you can demonstrate a range of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the current school curriculum content.

Application Advice

Do you have a Roman Catholic Teaching certificate - YES/NO

Are you able to obtain Roman Catholic Church approval by providing a reference from your priest or other suitable individual? YES/NO

Personal and Professional Development:
With reference to the job profile what personal and professional development skills and experience can you bring to this post

Interpersonal Skills and Communication

Skills:

Please evidence how you can demonstrate a range of interpersonal and communication skills.

Please detail your knowledge of the current school curriculum content.

Additional Information

• GTC Registration:
  It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration.
• Diocese Approval:
  In line with section 21 (2A) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 the successful candidate for this post will require the approval of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Overseas Criminal Records Check:
  Applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years must provide a translated Overseas Criminal Record Check.

Equal Opportunities Statements

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant.

Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

Important Notes

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.

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