Teacher of Support for Learning
The Edinburgh Academy
Edinburgh, City of
- Expired
- Salary:
- The EA salary scale mirrors SNCT with an EH enhancement
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2023
- Apply by:
- 22 March 2023
Job overview
Job Introduction
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher to join our thriving Support for Learning team at the Senior School from August 2023. The key purpose of this role is to create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment that enables pupils to succeed in their learning.
Experienced subject teachers with a desire to move into this area and a willingness to undertake additional training may also be considered for the role.
The Support for Learning Department operates a whole school policy in their provision for pupils with Additional Support Needs. The Senior Department is housed in four rooms. There is a Head of Department, one full-time and one part-time member of staff, as well as a full-time SfL/ESOL teacher and a classroom assistant. The Department is well resourced and includes excellent IT facilities.
The Senior School Department also works closely with colleagues in the Junior School to manage pupil transition at the end of P6.
Main Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- To work with colleagues in identifying individual pupils’ support needs
- To screen or assess using standardised assessments as appropriate
- To keep up to date with developments in this field of work
- To generate and implement an appropriate additional support plan and associated strategies for each designated pupil
- To use a range of strategies in teaching individuals or small groups within the Support for Learning Department
- To support pupils in using ICT to enhance their learning - this is used extensively across the curriculum
- To keep records and to use Office 365, our school database and our online learning platform effectively
- To collaborate with class and subject teachers and work co-operatively with them to offer additional support within class
- To support in Maths and English up to Nat 5 level and in other subjects where required
- To be involved in the process of establishing appropriate assessment arrangements in line with SQA and JCQ guidelines
- To liaise regularly with parents / guardians and keep them fully informed of their child’s progress
- To liaise with the pastoral and medical teams as well as outside agencies where required
- To work effectively as part of a team
The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate:
- A qualified Secondary School teacher, able to teach in the range from Primary 7 to Senior Secondary
- Someone with a proven ability to teach children with Additional Support Needs in small groups or one-to-one settings
- Has appropriate qualifications in Specific Learning Difficulties, or a willingness to work towards these
- Will enjoy the reward that comes from working with all pupils, especially those with learning differences, to support them in fulfilling their potential.
- An understanding of the value of assessing and tracking progress made by pupils
- Experienced in teaching pupils with Additional Support Needs within a subject teaching context
- Confident at supporting English and Maths up to National 5 level
- An able and effective communicator across all audiences (pupils, parents, colleagues)
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
- Committed to own professional development and able to demonstrate its impact
- Strong IT skills and comfortable using technology in the classroom to support pupils as well as for wider departmental and school business
- Knowledge of the Scottish Curriculum, and the SQA Assessment Arrangement Process
An understanding of and experience carrying out standardised assessments as part of an identification pathway would also be welcome.
Package Description
The 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 (which includes an EA enhancement), teacher holidays and pension, our reward package includes:
- 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
About The Edinburgh Academy
The Edinburgh Academy
Introduction
The Edinburgh Academy is an academically selective, independent, co-educational day school for pupils aged 5-18 years with a reputation for being caring and friendly. It aims to provide co-educational excellence with a first-class all-round education to those of intellectual promise and academic potential, regardless of background, race or creed. The Edinburgh Academy aims to be forward-looking and progressive but also greatly values its long held traditions.
Although the School is not academically exclusive, the ability range of pupils is well above the national average. Great emphasis is placed on the pursuit of co-curricular interests alongside academic studies for all our pupils. The School has a strong reputation for individual attention and excellence in its pastoral care and co-curricular provision.
The School is oversubscribed at all entry points and this creates a competitive pressure on admissions places at the School.
School Background
The Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School containing approximately 590 pupils and a Junior School containing approximately 390 pupils, and we have a Nursery department of around 100 pupils. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. Previously girls were only admitted in the Sixth Form (S5 and S6).
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.
The School’s Place in Edinburgh
The School was founded in 1824 and has been regarded as a leading educational establishment within the City of Edinburgh and across Scotland ever since. Original Directors included the leading literary names of their age such as Sir Walter Scott. Robert Louis Stevenson and James Clerk Maxwell were also pupils at the School. More recent Former Pupils (Academicals or ‘Accies’) include: Nicky Campbell - radio and TV broadcaster; Guy Berryman - bass guitarist with Coldplay; Will Whitehorn – past President of Virgin Galactic - Space Tourism Company; Mike Blair - Scottish rugby; Dragon’s Den star, James Ingham.
The Senior School occupies a site in Henderson Row, less than a mile from Princes Street and at the northern limits of the Georgian ‘New Town’, of which it was designed to be a part. The buildings include an iconic school hall and the James Clerk Maxwell Science Centre, which was completed in November 2006. The playing fields are about half a mile from the main buildings – Raeburn Place (8 ½ acres) (shared with the Academicals - Former Pupils), New Field in Inverleith Place (20 acres) and a further five acres at the Junior School and Nursery, also at Inverleith, with a 400 metre grass running track.
An investment programme in facilities of over £15m has in the last 5 years seen a new Junior School library and classroom block, 2 floodlight all weather pitches, a Performing Arts Centre at Senior School and new sports pavilions. A bespoke climbing wall facility was officially opened in 2015. The School has further ambitious plans beyond this current phase of development, which will see a wholescale redevelopment on our Senior School site over the coming decade.
The Edinburgh Academy is a highly regarded school within the local community, across Edinburgh and beyond. Staff and pupils take great pride in this reputation, and the commitment from all is evident in the continuing success and progress of the School.
The Edinburgh Academy is committed to sharing its facilities with the local community and has established a series of projects that provides the use of its estates and premises for the public good.
Further details about the School and its resources can be found on the School website - www.edinburghacademy.org.uk
Classes and Assembly
7ths (S6) and 6ths (S5) classes are organised by tutor groups studying either Highers, Advanced Highers or GCE A-level. Across the Senior School no teaching group consists of more than 24 pupils and many are substantially smaller.
A School Assembly is held at 8.50am each morning, and is attended by the whole school. School Services for the whole school are held on several occasions during the session.
Exam Results
The Edinburgh Academy uses both English and Scottish examination boards. Nearly all subjects now present SQA National 5 and Advanced Higher examinations. Each year, a significant number of our 7ths (S6) have conditional places at very competitively sought universities on the basis of their Advanced Higher/A-level and Higher results.
Yearly academic results can be found on the School website.
Games and Activities
At the Edinburgh Academy, sport offers opportunities at all levels. The PE curriculum is varied, encompassing a wide variety of team games and individual sports. The School runs teams in a large number of major and minor sports and encourages pupils to represent the School at one or more sports at any age group.
In Music, there are about 20 performing groups including orchestras, choirs, wind bands, a big band and several chamber groups.
In Drama, there are usually three or four main productions each year. There is a fully active LAMDA qualification schedule in acting, reading for performance, mime, public speaking and Musical Theatre in place. This occurs at break time and lunchtimes. In addition, the Drama and Music department liaise to produce an annual musical, with potential to increase this.
All pupils currently join the CCF or The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 4ths (S3).
All members of staff are expected to play a full part in supporting the co-curricular life of the School.
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