based at ross high school vacancy information parttime temporary maternity cover until march 204 hours minutes per week monday tuesday wednesday pm thursday am to start asap ross high school tranent is conveniently situated close to the a1 in east lothian and serves a widespread community including the towns and villages of tranent macmerry ormiston pencaitland elphinstone humbie saltoun the school provides education to a student population expectd to rise to in the next few years led by the head teacher and a committed teaching staff the school has a progressive philosophy and aims to unlock students potential by encouraging achievement rewarding success developing responsibility promoting respect for the right individual the school offers both the environment and the opportunities for exceptional professional development for an ambitious teacher job details purpose of the job subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the head teacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload major tasks teach assigned classes prepare lessons and courses undertake development of the curriculum in rme assess record and report on the work of pupils to pt present pupils for and to participate in the conduct of national and school examinations in subjects taught in rme undertake support for learning work undertake post qualification training contribute to the professional development of colleagues participate in the administration and organisation of the school maintain good order and discipline among pupils within and out with the classroom and to safeguard their health and safety advise and guide pupils on issues related to their education report and discuss progress with their parents and any other bodies that have statutory functions relating to the care of children adhere to departmental policies and procedures adhere to school policies and procedures adhere to east lothian policies and procedures undertake other duties as detailed by the head teacher job requirements relevant qualifications teaching qualification in rme required for the post full gtcs registration please download the job outline and person specification at the bottom of the page for full details of the qualifications and skills required for this post pvg membership this post is considered as regulated work with vulnerable children andor protected adults as specified in the protection of vulnerable groups scotland act from 28 february 2011 all preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a pvg scheme member or undergo a pvg scheme update if they are already a member prior to any formal offer of employment being made by east lothian council please note pvg members records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises any information that is disclosed on a pvg membership or update check if relevant to the post being applied for will be discussed with the