JOB INTRODUCTION
George Watson’s College is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Additional Support for Learning (ASL) in our Junior School. The post is 0.8 FTE and it is hoped that the successful candidate will start in August 2024.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please click the Apply for this job button. Please include a letter of application of not more than 800 words giving us more information about you and why you would like the role, addressed to Mr George Salmond, Head of Junior School.
Candidates called for an interview will be asked to teach a small, group lesson as part of the selection process.
If you require more information about the School, please visit our school website.
Closing date: 11:59pm on Monday 6 May 2024
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 16 May 2024
Package DescriptionLocation: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh
Contract Type: Part time, 0.8 FTE
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Competitive salary, reduced school fees at George Watson’s College for children of staff, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club)
Main Responsibilities
To assist in establishing, monitoring and evaluating departmental aims and priorities;
To have a significant teaching role appropriate to the caseload within the Department and responsibility for teaching specialised programmes of work for pupils with additional support needs;
To play a key part in the Child Planning process, when circumstances require this;
To monitor and evaluate the attainment and achievement of pupils in receipt of additional support and take appropriate actions to evaluate the impact of these;
To work collaboratively with pupils, other staff, professionals and parents to build confident approaches to learning;
To identify and teach skills that would develop pupils’ ability to work independently;
To contribute to smooth transitions of pupils with ASN as they move through the school
To provide consultancy for Class Teachers about the additional support needs of pupils. This may include:
○ Share insight, experience and resources.
○ Contribute to professional learning sessions for staff.
○ Offer guidance on accessible resources/materials, curriculum, equipment and approaches.
○ Share effective strategies, disseminate information from professional learning reading and courses attended.
To work with colleagues to ensure the early identification of pupils' additional support needs. The ASL Caseload Teacher will be involved with observations, formative and summative assessments, screening and dissemination/feedback to parents/carers, staff and multi agency colleagues.
For full details of the main responsibilities, please refer to the job description
The Ideal CandidateThe person appointed will:
Be a trained and qualified graduate teacher of Primary Education, registered or eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland;
Have experience of teaching in the Primary School;
Be flexible and imaginative in developing new ideas and resources;
Be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Work with colleagues from different disciplines and across both Junior and Senior Schools and partners from the wider community;
Be able to demonstrate resilience and adaptability.
Desirable criteria:
A qualification in additional support.
About the school/organisationGeorge Watson's College sits in the heart of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, providing a world-class education for children and young people from Preschool to Senior 6.
We encourage our pupils to develop a love of learning through an inspiring curriculum and an extensive and inclusive enrichment programme, which are underpinned by the four values we live by: aim high, be kind, join in and respect all.
Our school is a place where pupils have the freedom to thrive, succeed, explore, perform, and grow, giving them the opportunity to discover their own limitless potential.
Preschool, junior and senior pupils all learn and play on the same 52-acre campus, where our sports facilities, music school, art department, technology building and drama studios are within walking distance.
We offer our pupils one of the widest extra-curricular programmes you will find anywhere, plus the opportunity to travel internationally during their time with us, and a broad range of learning experiences outside the classroom.
Digital technology supports and enhances learning, with every pupil encouraged to use their device where it adds real value to developing skills and critical thinking.
Our school has an enviable reputation for the breadth of opportunities pupils have to get active, with around 25 different sports available to both girls and boys. Participation, excellence, professionalism and equality are the four cornerstones of our physical education and sport department here at Watson's.
When it comes to music and drama, our pupils are given the opportunity to co-produce stunning shows, delivering memorable performances that live long beyond school days.
Most importantly, the wellbeing of our pupils matters to us more than anything else. There are various ways we support pupils to proactively manage their mental health, while a range of peer-led programmes has created a culture in which we can all play our part.
All this means that when the sun shines we celebrate the happy moments, and when it doesn't we're there to protect and support, just as our motto says: ex corde caritas - love from the heart. www.gwc.org.uk
