Inspiring Maths & Science Teacher (BGE)

Scottish Borders Council; Duns; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council invites applications for a Teacher of Maths at Berwickshire High School. The post involves delivering high-quality learning in Broad General Education Mathematics and Science, planning engaging lessons, assessing progress and supporting learners to progress to the Senior Phase.

The successful candidate will maintain safe, inclusive classrooms, work with parents and colleagues, participate in school improvement and undertake ongoing professional learning in line with

Qualifications

• An appropriate teaching qualification.
• Full registration with The General Teaching Council for Scotland or Provisional Registration if Probationary period has not yet been completed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning and teaching in Broad General Education Mathematics and Science, strengthening numeracy, scientific literacy, enquiry, reasoning and problem-solving and supporting learners to build secure foundations for progression into the Senior Phase.
• Teach assigned BGE Mathematics and Science classes, together with the associated preparation, correction and evaluation of learning.
• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and appropriately challenging learning across the BGE Mathematics and Science curricula.
• Develop pupils’ numeracy, mathematical reasoning, scientific literacy, enquiry, data-handling and problem-solving skills.
• Use assessment evidence to identify next steps, provide purposeful feedback and plan appropriate support and challenge.
• Assess, record and report on pupils’ progress, attainment and wider achievement.
• Contribute to coherent curriculum planning and progression across Mathematics, Numeracy and Science, including interdisciplinary learning where appropriate.
• Maintain safe, orderly and inclusive learning environments and apply relevant risk controls for practical Science activities.
• Provide advice and guidance to pupils on matters related to their education, learning pathways and next steps.
• Promote and safeguard the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers, support staff, technicians, colleagues and other professionals.
• Undertake appropriate and agreed career-long professional learning, including subject knowledge development where required.
• Participate in school planning, raising achievement, quality improvement, moderation and individual review processes.
• Contribute towards good order, collegiate working and the wider life and needs of the school.
• Undertake other professional duties as directed by the Headteacher, having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload and national and local conditions of service.

Education

Teaching qualification

GTC Scotland registration or Provisional Registration

Job description

Scottish Borders Council invites applications for a Teacher of Maths at Berwickshire High School. The post involves delivering high-quality learning in Broad General Education Mathematics and Science, planning engaging lessons, assessing progress and supporting learners to progress to the Senior Phase.

The successful candidate will maintain safe, inclusive classrooms, work with parents and colleagues, participate in school improvement and undertake ongoing professional learning in line with