Location: Knox Academy Pencaitland Road Haddington, EH41 4DT
Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 per year
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Vacancy Information
Temporary until 13th January 2026.
Days of Work:
Monday - Friday
To start asap.
Knox Academy is a truly comprehensive school situated in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland. At census 2024 the roll was approximately 925. Our school values are Ambition, Respect and Community, and we work through these values to ensure all pupils feel included and valued. We aim to support all of our young people to strive to reach their potential and leave to a positive and sustained destination. We aim to be the best we can, in all that we do for our young people and to give them a high-quality educational experience.
The curriculum provides a full range of subjects from S1-S6. We aim to meet the needs of all the pupils, providing a curriculum that is appropriate in terms of breadth, depth, and challenge. We endeavour to treat all pupils as individuals and hope that they, their parents, and the community will work in partnership to provide them with the support and opportunities that will enable them to make their next educational steps. Pupils 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 pupils, staff, and parents/carers of the school work hard to continue this.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, energetic, and have the ability to communicate their enthusiasm to the pupils and other staff. The role will have a strong focus on closing the attainment gap, particularly in literacy and numeracy. The role will require a pupil-centred approach with the flexibility and initiative necessary to support any pupil faced with barriers to their learning and achievement. The role will involve working with pupils one-to-one, in small groups, and in the classroom, as well as liaising with parents, other staff, including our cluster primaries, and external agencies. Although experience in these areas would be beneficial, a commitment to an inclusive ethos is central to the role, and we would support the successful candidate to access training and development where necessary. Therefore, candidates should be prepared to demonstrate a commitment to self-evaluation and lifelong professional learning.
Please note that the school would consider/welcome applications from primary qualified staff that have experience of working in a Support for Learning department.
Teaching relevant subjects through S1-S6.
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 Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
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 the 1st day of the 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.
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the online 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.
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