Teacher of English - FLK13581

Falkirk Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in the United Kingdom is looking for dedicated class teachers. The role involves providing exceptional learning experiences and requires candidates to be fully registered with the General Teaching Council, Scotland. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development. This temporary position is available until January 2027 to cover maternity leave and demands effective communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Teaching Council, Scotland (GTCS).
• Ability to meet the commitment and skills outlined in the Standard for Full Registration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning and teaching experiences.
• Reflect critically on practice and seek professional learning opportunities.
• Adopt flexible and creative approaches to meet learners' needs.

Skills

Reflective practice

Effective communication

Professional collaboration

Education

Secondary qualification

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

This post is temporary until January 2027 to cover maternity leave.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

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

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