Vacancy InformationMaternity Cover until 13th February .Days of Work:Tuesday - FridayTo start 6th January .This is an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Biology looking to work with a very dynamic and enthusiastic Science Faculty.Ross High School is a co-educational, non-denominational school situated in Tranent, East Lothian approximately 12 miles from the centre of Edinburgh.
The school roll is currently pupils although this is due to increase significantly over the next few years.
The school has good facilities for students and is continually looking for ways to broaden the learning environment out with the school, working together with partners within the community.Ross High School has been designated as the ELC provision for pupils of secondary age who have Complex Support Needs.Ross High school has significant strengths however its motto 'Ad Meliora – Towards Better' states clearly the willingness to improve.
The school has clear Aims and Values including the Mission Statement 'Excellence for Everyone'.
Inclusion in all aspects of learning is at the heart of them all.
The school strives to offer the highest quality of learning and teaching, support and preparation for the next phase in their lives.
The school also has a Code of Conduct as well as a Code of Learning.
The school ethos is built on these three key documents.
An Expected Standards document has been introduced to all classes to ensure a consistent high quality of learning and teaching across the school.Ross High School also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities that allow pupils to develop their skills beyond the classroom.Job DetailsTeaching relevant subject through S1-S6.Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers, promoted and unpromoted, are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories-Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correctionDeveloping the school curriculumAssessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupilsPreparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administrationProviding advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their educationPromoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupilsWorking in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionalsUndertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional developmentParticipating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual reviewContributing towards good order and the wider needs of the schoolPlease download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under '