Total 10 Education / Training job vacancies in Biggar, ML12 6LT

What skills and experience we're looking for

“Relationships are very strong between pupils and school staff. Pupils trust the adults who work with them. As a result, pupils gain confidence and learn well.”OFSTED Report (2021)

Are you passionate about teaching Maths and eager to inspire the next generation of learners? Mascalls Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and committedTeacher of Mathsto join our well-established and dynamic department from January 2025.

At Mascalls, you’ll be part of asuccessful, collaborative, and well-resourced Maths department. Our team works together to deliver high-quality teaching that ensures excellent outcomes for students at all levels. The department is housed innewly refurbished classrooms, fully equipped withPromethean boards, creating a modern and engaging learning environment for both staff and students.

We are looking for a motivated and innovative Teacher of Maths who:

• Is passionate about engaging students in Maths and making a real difference to their learning.
• Has high expectations of students and a track record of helping them achieve their full potential.
• Thrives in a team environment and enjoys working collaboratively with other professionals.
• Is committed to their own professional development and eager to contribute to the wider success of the department.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment where every teacher is valued and empowered to succeed.
• Weekly pedagogy sessions and dedicated time for professional development, giving you the chance to continually refine your teaching practice and share best practices with colleagues.
• A well-structured staff development programme, with opportunities to progress within the academy and the wider Leigh Academies Trust network.
• A culture that promotes work-life balance, ensuring our staff feel supported both personally and professionally.

Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or an Early Career Teacher eager to make your mark, Mascalls Academy is a fantastic place to grow and develop your teaching career.

Join us in inspiring a love for Maths and helping every student achieve success!

Mascalls Academyis a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contactAmy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor)on Amy.Wenban@latrust.org.uk

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust?If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive£100as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form byclicking here.T&C's apply.

Working at Mascalls Academy:Mascalls Academy is a secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to reach their full potential. The academy is divided into four colleges – Shackleton, Earhart, Luther King and Marie Curie Sixth Form College each having their own personality and range of specialisms, allowing them to be unique.

Mascalls Academy is a high achieving institution. Our most recent Ofsted inspection notes “ambitious leadership has established an ethos where staff are committed to driving standards up”, that Mascalls is a “happy place to be” and that “staff feel valued”. Our judgement that we are a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and behaviour is accurate. It is our vision to become ‘Outstanding’ in every category.

Mascalls Academy is a dynamic and exciting place to work and the fantastic leadership team are committed to making it great for people at all stages in their careers. Our building and facilities are a mix of designs with two new buildings being modern, light and airy giving the academy a unique and special character.

What the school offers its staff

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff.Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT North; LAT West.In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date.Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and forward-thinking qualified teacher to join our thriving Science department.

At Homewood School we encourage the use of a range of innovative teaching techniques and the successful candidate will join a collaborative and committed staff team who share a vision to succeed. In our modern facilities, our large science department teaches a variety of subjects and qualifications to develop our students up to Key Stage 5. Through a shared focus on teaching and learning, you will be a team player with the right attributes and focus for the day to day pressures that teaching brings.

Whether you are at the start of your career or an experienced teacher you will bring your enthusiasm for your subject and your ability to inspire and transform the lives of young people. Our additional facilities are excellent; with a School Farm to promote conservation work, green issues, environmental science and curriculum enrichment. The department also has a rich programme of trips, visits and extra-curricular activities.

It’s a competitive market out there and we want to know what it is that makes you the one for us. Detail your successes in your completed application form and supporting letter and get us excited about you!

What the school offers its staff

In return, you will enjoy a unique working environment in the beautiful town of Tenterden in the heart of the Weald of Kent. We invest in our staff and you will be given a full induction programme and the support you require to progress wherever you are in your career. All teaching staff are provided with an IT device, discounts and offers with Kent Rewards, RAC, enhanced pension contributions and there is a nursery based on the school site which offers discounts to Tenterden Schools Trust Staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Through the training of our staff, we are fully committed to ensuring that effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, students and staff at school. We make every effort to ensure that students are provided with a safe and secure learning environment. We enforce a school safeguarding policy for permanent and temporary staff members, volunteers and all school visitors.

Employer Description

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.

Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

• Business - business development and growth
• People - skills, learning and employability
• Place - physical infrastructure and place

Job Description

Permanent Position.

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Salary: Principal Teacher Scale 4, £59,481

To view the job profile, please click here.

About the School:

A key feature in the work of the school is encouraging each young student to take increasing responsibility for his/her own life and learning. We provide as many opportunities as possible for this. Biggar High School offers a systematic progress from First Year towards the point when a pupil leaves school as a young adult, prepared to make his or her own decisions and able to live with the consequences of these decisions.

‘Responsibility’ includes responsibility for learning. The school is committed to helping every youngster to achieve his or her full potential in terms of examination success but just as important in every other aspect of life.

We work to ensure that teaching is of the highest quality and employ a wide range of strategies to support our learners. We want our pupils to become successful, independent, lifelong learners.

School is only one of the influences on this process of development. We will only achieve the best for our pupils in partnership with parent and the community at large.

School Website: Biggar High School

School Twitter: @BiggarHigh

In South Lanarkshire Education resources, transforming learning and teaching, inspiring learners, improving attainment, and supporting young people to achieve their potential is what we want our schools to achieve.

It is our mission to make positive meaningful changes in the lives of young people. We aim to provide exceptional learning and working environments for pupils and staff and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.

The Principal Teacher will be a member of the Management Team supporting a policy of consultative and participative management and will contribute to the school’s Improvement Plan.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

GTC Registration

It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will support our students with patience and sensitivity, contributing to our School’s mission.As a member of our friendly Learning Support Team, you will help students actively engage in both academic and social activities. We value and respect individual differences, viewing them as opportunities rather than obstacles to achievement.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, confident working with young people, and comfortable addressing a variety of educational needs.
We encourage prospective candidates to arrange a visit to our School. Please note, we reserve the right to conduct interviews as applications are received, prior to the advertised deadline.Please refer to the Job Profile and Terms Summary for further information.

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and forward-thinking qualified teacher to join our thriving Science department.

At Homewood School we encourage the use of a range of innovative teaching techniques and the successful candidate will join a collaborative and committed staff team who share a vision to succeed. In our modern facilities, our large science department teaches a variety of subjects and qualifications to develop our students up to Key Stage 5. Through a shared focus on teaching and learning, you will be a team player with the right attributes and focus for the day to day pressures that teaching brings.

Whether you are at the start of your career or an experienced teacher you will bring your enthusiasm for your subject and your ability to inspire and transform the lives of young people. Our additional facilities are excellent; with a School Farm to promote conservation work, green issues, environmental science and curriculum enrichment. The department also has a rich programme of trips, visits and extra-curricular activities.

It’s a competitive market out there and we want to know what it is that makes you the one for us. Detail your successes in your completed application form and supporting letter and get us excited about you!

What the school offers its staff

In return, you will enjoy a unique working environment in the beautiful town of Tenterden in the heart of the Weald of Kent. We invest in our staff and you will be given a full induction programme and the support you require to progress wherever you are in your career. All teaching staff are provided with an IT device, discounts and offers with Kent Rewards, RAC, enhanced pension contributions and there is a nursery based on the school site which offers discounts to Tenterden Schools Trust Staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Through the training of our staff, we are fully committed to ensuring that effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, students and staff at school. We make every effort to ensure that students are provided with a safe and secure learning environment. We enforce a school safeguarding policy for permanent and temporary staff members, volunteers and all school visitors.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will support our students with patience and sensitivity, contributing to our School’s mission.As a member of our friendly Learning Support Team, you will help students actively engage in both academic and social activities. We value and respect individual differences, viewing them as opportunities rather than obstacles to achievement.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, confident working with young people, and comfortable addressing a variety of educational needs.
We encourage prospective candidates to arrange a visit to our School. Please note, we reserve the right to conduct interviews as applications are received, prior to the advertised deadline.Please refer to the Job Profile and Terms Summary for further information.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to join our successful Humanities Department. You should be an excellent classroom practitioner and able to teach across the age and ability range at Key Stages 3 and 4.

What the school offers its staff



Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be’ and staff and students on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students.



Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and to ensuring a culture of valuing diversity and ensuring equality of opportunities. Successful applicants must be suitable to work with children and will need to undertake the following before commencing employment: Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Certificate with barred list information Receipt of two satisfactory employer references one of which must be from your current or most recent employer Satisfactory verification of relevant qualifications Satisfactory health check All new employees will be required to undertake mandatory training required by the school.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will support our students with patience and sensitivity, contributing to our School’s mission.As a member of our friendly Learning Support Team, you will help students actively engage in both academic and social activities. We value and respect individual differences, viewing them as opportunities rather than obstacles to achievement.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, confident working with young people, and comfortable addressing a variety of educational needs.
We encourage prospective candidates to arrange a visit to our School. Please note, we reserve the right to conduct interviews as applications are received, prior to the advertised deadline.Please refer to the Job Profile and Terms Summary for further information.

Job Description

Grade: Head Teacher 3

Head Teacher of two Primary School:

• Libberton Primary School
• Wiston Primary School

Transforming learning and teaching, inspiring learners, improving attainment and supporting young people to achieve their potential is what we want our schools to achieve.

We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated leader who can take forward the Council’s priorities for education and the drivers of change in the National Improvement Framework. You can do this as a Head Teacher in one of our modern school buildings which are designed to deliver a 21st century curriculum.

We are looking to appoint a Head Teacher who is required to:

Manage the affairs of the school to the benefit of the pupils and the wider community in compliance with the requirements of the statutes relating to the provision of education and the general duty of care owed to staff and pupils.

Formulate clear aims for the school and policies to ensure their achievement within the framework of the Council’s policies.

Ensure the communication of these aims and policies to all staff, pupils, parents and other users of the school.

Act on behalf of the Council, as principal professional adviser to the Parent Council which is a separately constituted group to support parental engagement, family learning, and provide such advice and information as required, by the Parental Involvement Act 2006.

School websites:

Libberton Primary School - Biggar (libberton-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk)

Home | Wiston Primary School (wiston-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk)

Requirements

Please Apply online

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

GTC Registration

It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration.

Qualification

Holding the Standard for Headship became a prerequisite for teachers taking up their first permanent headteacher post at Local Authority and grant-aided schools in Scotland from 1 August 2020, under Section 28 of the Education (Scotland) Act 2016. For more information please visit https://www.gtcs.org.uk/professional-standards/Standard-headship.aspx

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Physics Lecturer

Greater Manchester

Salary: 28 to 31 pounds per hour

Fixed-term contract

Morgan Hunt are currently looking to recruit a Physics Lecturer on a part time basis, working for an international college delivering on the foundation programme to gain entry into University, this is A level equivalent physics and is an exciting opportunity with a well respected international college in the heart of Manchester

Responsibilities of a Physics Lecturer:
* Working in the Science Department, you will be working with a variety of learners and be expected to meet the College's standards of work
* Providing additional tutorial and pastoral support to students across the College as required
* Delivery of Physics to international students on the foundation programme

Requirements of a Physics Lecturer:
* A UK recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, DTLLS, Cert Ed, or equivalent is essential
* Experience of delivering the subject.
* A Physics/ Science related Degree is essential
* A current DBS or willing to apply for one
* Must be able to get and work in Manchester City Centre on a daily basis

To find out more information on this role in Greater Manchester and to apply, please send your updated CV today

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.