Teacher of Geography 0.5 FTE - St Margaret's School for Girls

Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Teacher of Geography 0.5 FTE - St Margaret's School for Girls.

Detail

Remuneration and benefits

At St Margaret’s teachers benefit from a close knit school community and a calm and purposeful learning environment where children and young people are ambitious and keen to progress. St Margaret’s operates its own salary scale and the successful candidate will be remunerated at the appropriate point.  Subject to satisfying eligibility criteria, the successful applicant will be automatically enrolled into the STPS with the right to opt out; the candidate will have the alternative option of joining the school's DC arrangement. Further information can be obtained from the Head of Finance. Daughters of staff who attend the school will be eligible for a 30% remission on school fees after one year’s service. St Margaret’s has an Employee Assistance Programme which offers free and confidential advice on both work and personal issues.

Teacher of Geography

Applications are invited for the part-time post of Teacher of Geography. This position will offer an exciting teaching opportunity for a dynamic, well-qualified and forward-looking teacher. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellent teaching, an inclusive approach and commitment to fostering a love of learning in all pupils.  In addition to bringing ambition and vision for the learning and teaching of Geography, the teacher will be a team player who is ready to contribute with enthusiasm to the wider life of the school and the extra-curricular programme. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across all stages of the senior school.

Geography results in Qualifications Scotland examinations have been very strong over a number of years attesting to the department’s high standards and innovative practice. The department offers a varied programme of field work. 

Candidates should be GTCS registered or eligible for registration.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to teach a lesson, which will be observed.

Closing date -   Monday 16th November

Start date -   Tuesday 5th January

Main Responsibilities:

The following is an indicative rather than exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities:

Teaching Role

1. To prepare and maintain schemes of work.

2. To prepare pupils for internal and external assessment.

3. To mark and moderate pupils' work.

4. To provide a stimulating learning environment for pupils.

5. To write reports.

6. To maintain pupils' records.

7. To provide consultation for pupils and their parents.

8. To participate in the school’s professional learning programme.

9. To develop and implement teaching and learning strategies in line with school policy.

10. To plan and lead field work

11. To cover for colleagues as required.

12. To attend parents’ evenings.

13. To take part in school open days.

14. To contribute to the positive ethos and extra-curricular life of St Margaret’s School.