Location: Knox Academy Pencaitland Road Haddington, EH41 4DT
Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 per year pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 7.63 hours per week
Vacancy Information
Days of Work:
Monday
To start 11th August 2025.
Applications are welcome from current probationers pending attainment of full registration with the GTCS.
Knox Academy is a comprehensive school situated in Haddington in East Lothian. At census 2024 the roll was 925. Our school values are Ambition, Respect and Community and we live out these values to ensure all our learners feel included and valued. We aim to support all of our learners to strive to reach their potential and leave to a positive and sustained destination. Our curriculum provides a full range of subjects from S1-S6. We aim to meet the needs of all our young people, providing a curriculum that is appropriate in terms of breadth, depth and challenge. Our young people are encouraged to access the extensive and varied menu of extra-curricular activities on offer. There is a proud tradition of excellent education in Haddington and the young people, staff and parents/carers of the school work hard to continue this.
A vacancy has arisen to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking individual for the position of Teacher of Geography (part-time).
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
1. Be suitably qualified and possess a wide interest in all aspects of education
2. Have a sound knowledge of current national/local curricular developments and learning and teaching theory and practice
3. Work collaboratively, in an effective manner with colleagues to best meet the needs of our young people
4. Deliver consistently high quality learning, teaching and assessment through inclusive pedagogical approaches
5. Exhibit the interpersonal skills required to play a full part in safeguarding and nurturing young people, offering the right balance of challenge and support
6. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional learning with a focus on improving outcomes for young people
You can find out more about our school by visiting our website.
Please feel free to contact the Business Manager, Peter Luke, on 01620 823387 (or pluke@knox.elcschool.org.uk) for any additional information required or for an informal discussion regarding this position.
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:
1. Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction
2. Developing the school curriculum
3. Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils
4. Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration
5. Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education
6. Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils
7. Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals
8. Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development
9. Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review
10. 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 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.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Registered with GTCS as a teacher of relevant subject
Permanent Posts: GTCS Full registration (General)
Temporary Posts: GTCS Full registration (General) / Provisional registration
PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session
In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with East Lothian Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay.
In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.
East Lothian Council Secondary Schools
Further details on all East Lothian Council Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Secondary Schools
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
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