Teacher of Cdt​/Teacher of Business Education High School - Eal

Vacancy Information

Post 1 - Teacher of CDT
CDT is within the Design and Technology faculty which consists of CDT and Art. The successful candidate will be expected to teach BGE and certificate classes, in Design and Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Practical Woodwork and Practical Craft Skills. It is a large and thriving faculty, with high attainment and a determination to provide appropriate pathways for all learners. Our workshops and equipment have recently been refreshed offering improved facilities for all our students.

Please note that although working hours are flexible for this role, working days must include a Monday & Tuesday.

Post 2 - Teacher of Business, Enterprise, and & Digital Literacy
The Business and Computing faculty currently comprises a Principal Teacher, three teachers of Business Education and two teachers of Computing. Within the Broad General Education phase, generic courses in Business and Computing are taught to S1 and S2s, with Business Management, Administration and Computing to S3s. In the senior phase, Administration is offered to Higher level, Business Management and Computing Science to Advanced Higher level, Economics at National 5 and Higher level and Computer Games Development and Retail (with Barista) at National 5 level.

The faculty also oversees whole school digital learning and innovation to enhance learning and teaching. It is a growing faculty, with high attainment and a determination to provide appropriate pathways for all learners.

You will be asked to indicate which post(s) you would like to be considered for when you complete the application form.

PLEASE NOTE
In your application, you will be asked which of the above post(s) you wish to apply for. Please can you also state the working hours you would like to do within the role. The school have 57.91 hours to allocate over these two positions, and are willing to negotiate with candidates based on what is most suitable for them.

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 1048. 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.

To start asap.

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 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Relevant Qualifications
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