Teacher of Chemistry - FLK14720

Falkirk Council; Bo'ness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Falkirk Council is seeking capable class teachers to deliver high-quality learning experiences for children and young people. Successful applicants will show a commitment to meeting diverse learner needs and will engage in reflective practice, professional learning and collaboration to enhance teaching.

Applicants must be fully registered with GTCS and demonstrate the Standard for Full Registration. PVG checks apply for posts working with children, with start date in January 2027.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Teaching Council, Scotland (GTCS).
• Commitment to meeting the needs of all learners.
• Ability to reflect on practice and pursue professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom observations as part of the recruitment process.
• Participate in a Short Leet interview.
• Demonstrate commitment, knowledge and skills outlined in the Standard for Full Registration.

Skills

Reflective practice

Professional learning

Flexible teaching

Collaboration

Education

GTCS registration

Job description

Job Advert

Falkirk Council is seeking to recruit class teachers who are highly skilled practitioners, committed to delivering the very best learning and teaching experiences for our children and young people.

The key policy document for Falkirk schools is Learning to Achieve. This was co-created by headteachers, teachers, early years practitioners, support staff, parents/carers, pupils and other partners. It sets out clearly our expectations for our class teachers, namely that they are practitioners who demonstrate commitment to meeting the needs of all
learners by:

reflecting critically on their practice
being proactive in seeking professional learning opportunities that further enhance their skills and knowledge
adopting flexible, creative approaches to meet the needs of all learners
using current educational thinking to inform their practice
making good use of professional collaboration in school and beyond
communicating effectively with others

Successful applicants will:

hold an appropriate secondary qualification
be fully registered with the General Teaching Council, Scotland (GTCS)
be able to demonstrate that they possess the commitment, knowledge and skills outlined in the Standard for Full Registration

Successful applicants who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend:
Classroom observation *
Short Leet interview

Successful applicants for posts working with children or vulnerable adults will be subject to the PVG scheme.

Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing their skills, experience and attributes that they can bring to this post.

Start Date: January 2027

Successful applicants who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend:

Short Leet interview at Bo'ness Academy

Successful applicants for posts working with children or vulnerable adults will be subject to disclosure checks within the PVG scheme.

The salary for this Teacher's post is paid in line with SNCT Conditions of Service, please see Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook