Vacancy Information Temporary maternity cover until 21st April 2026. Days of Work: Monday - Friday To start 22nd April 2025. Curriculum Leader: Support for Learning This opportunity is open to current employees of East Lothian Council only. East Lothian Council seeks to appoint a dynamic and committed individual for the position of Curriculum Leader: Support for Learning, at Rosehill High School on the Wallyford Learning Campus. Our school opened in August 2023 and has rapidly expanded since then, with around 500 pupils in S1-S4 and further fast-paced growth anticipated. 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 learning for 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: Lead and manage a large team of both teaching and non-teaching staff to meet the needs of learners, whether on an individual basis, within small groups, or as part of mainstream classes Support a range of qualifications appropriate to young people with ASN across the SQQ/SCQ Frameworks Work alongside subjects specialists to ensure inclusion for all within the development of exciting and challenging curricula Support the DYW agenda by linking to workforce intelligence and vocational opportunities for young people to support sustained, positive destinations for young people with ASN Successfully undertake a whole school responsibility for supporting ASN, including leading professional learning for staff, pupil learning of strategies and approaches, and family learning opportunities Demonstrate a good working knowledge of the ways in which digital technologies can support young people with ASN Exemplify the highest standards of learning, teaching and assessment to support the wellbeing and learning of all, with a clear focus on the voice of the learner to support excellence and equity Make effective use of quantitative and qualitative data to self-evaluate and contribute to whole school approaches to raising attainment and promoting achievement, with a particular focus on the inclusion of potentially vulnerable groups Provide their team with support and challenge, using coaching and mentoring approaches as appropriate to ensure continuous improvement Build positive relationships with all members of the school community, including a particular focus on working with the associated primaries to ensure successful transition Exhibit a commitment to ongoing professional learning with a focus on improving outcomes for young people Act as the lead professional for a caseload of around 20 young people, within existing House structures The successful candidate will be at the forefront of a growing school community 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. You can find out more about the school’s ongoing development via the website https://sites.google.com/edubuzz.org/rosehill-high-school/home or on Twitter/X RosehillHS Job Details 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. 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. Additional Information For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo 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. 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