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SalaryWe are looking to appoint an exceptional teacher to deliver French lessons to Primary 1 to Primary 6 children. It would also be highly desirable if the successful candidate were able to teach Spanish to older Junior School children. The successful candidate will be either a qualified French teacher with an interest in and experience of working with younger children, or a qualified Primary teacher with a relevant Modern Foreign Languages degree.
Applicants should be passionate about Modern Foreign Languages, with excellent subject knowledge and committed to ensuring success for all.
We welcome applications from well-qualified graduates with relevant teaching qualifications and GTCS registration.
Package DescriptionThe school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members.
Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.
In addition to salary and teacher holidays, our reward package includes:
Enrolment into a generous DC pension
Free gym membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Programme including discounts to a number of major retailers, holiday, electric car and cycle to work schemes, as well as health and well-being option
Fee discount
A three course lunch is provided during term time
Main ResponsibilitiesSuccessful applicants will be expected to:
take an active role in promoting languages learning and cultural awareness throughout the Junior School
work closely with members of the Senior School Modern Foreign Languages department
give regular, informative feedback to pupils and their parents on their progress
have excellent organisational skills
have consistently high expectations of pupils and self
have excellent communication and ICT skills
have a keen interest in development and sharing of effective teaching and learning strategies in Languages.
have a commitment to developing and delivering the Modern Foreign Languages curriculum in a Junior School setting
be fully involved in the life of the School as a whole and commit to the co-curricular programme
Duties and responsibilities associated with all teachers at the Edinburgh Academy are:
plan, prepare and teach lessons to all assigned pupils according to their educational needs
assess, record and report on the progress of the pupils within the guidelines written in the Staff Handbook
engage with the wider school curriculum in a manner which is consistent with the ethos of the School
carry out such administrative and other routine tasks as are outlined in the Staff Handbook
demonstrate a commitment to both individual professional development and to the developing curriculum in the School
carry out any other duties and to assume any other responsibilities as the Headteacher or Rector shall from time-to-time reasonably request
play a full part in the co-curricular life of the School
Short-listed candidates will be asked to plan and teach a lesson
The Ideal CandidateQualifications/Experience (E=Essential D= Desirable)
Should hold a good degree in French (or equivalent) –E
Experience of, or interest in teaching primary school pupils - E
The ability to teach Spanish -D
Experience of curriculum development and creation of inspiring resources - E
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must be a near native speaker level in the target language– E
Must have an excellent level of fluency in English-E
Practical, conscientious and reliable - E
Excellent interpersonal skills - E
Motivated with the ability to work under own initiative – E
Excellent oral and written communication skills – E
Must have up to date knowledge of any linguistic and cultural developments-E
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – E
An awareness of current thinking within second language acquisition research - D
Willingness to collaborate within a team- E
The ability to form good relationships and connections with the pupils is one of the most important parts of the job. Patience and empathy are key attributes needed in the support for learning aspect of the role- E
About the school/organisationThe Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.
