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An established industry player is seeking a passionate Secondary Teacher of Modern Languages specializing in French and Spanish. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire students and foster a love for languages in a supportive educational environment. With a commitment to flexible working and a focus on employee wellbeing, this position is perfect for educators looking to make a meaningful impact. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce, and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your professional development and work-life balance.
Secondary Teacher of Modern Languages: French and Spanish
REF: ECOD/P00610
Salary: Teacher Main Grade £40,305 - £50,589
Location: St Columba's High School, Fletcher Avenue, Gourock
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Duration: Temporary Maternity Cover up to 1 Year
Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees, including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development, and health and wellbeing support.
For more information, please see our Employee Benefits Booklet available on our website: Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council
Important Applicant Information:
Vetting by Disclosure Scotland
If working in regulated roles involving children and/or protected adults, a satisfactory PVG check is required.
GTCS Registration
You must be registered with the GTCS and maintain this registration, including paying any applicable fees. Teachers in their probationary year can apply for temporary, unpromoted positions, paid at the probationer rate of £31,584 per year (pro-rata if applicable).
RC Approval
If applicable, the successful candidate must obtain approval from the Roman Catholic Church, in accordance with Section 21 (A) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980. Forms are available at: https://sces.org.uk/church-approval/
Head Teacher Reports
Successful candidates will need to download, complete, and have their current Head Teacher fill out the relevant report form, then send it to Human Resources via email at interview.support@inverclyde.gov.uk, cc'ing the current Head Teacher. Forms are available at: Employment References
Further Assistance
Alternative formats for application packs are available upon request, including Large Print, Braille, and Audio. For assistance or to attend an interview, contact the HR Recruitment Team at 01475 712740 or email Human.Resources@inverclyde.gov.uk.
Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists
Applications from former armed forces personnel and reservists are welcome, as many skills are transferable to local government roles.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Flexible Working
We support flexible working arrangements, including Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid Working, and Flexible Retirement, to help employees balance work and personal responsibilities.