Situated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun is widely recognised as the world leader in character education. We have a co-educational community of over 500 students aged from 6-18, who are predominantly full boarding and are drawn from over 40 countries. We are looking for an inspiring classroom practitioner who is keen to play an active role in boarding school life, whether in the classroom, in the mountains or in the middle of the Moray Firth. We are looking for an inspirational full or part time Learning Support teacher to join this dynamic and forward-looking team. You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about working with students who are eager to learn. You will have experience of teaching students on a one to one or small group basis. All candidates should be registered or eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, as this is a condition of employment. The post is suitable for an ambitious NQT or Probationer, or a more experienced teacher. Gordonstoun is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups. If you’re excited to learn more, please contact our recruitment department at recruitment@gordonstoun.org.uk or call us on 01343 837831. The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 20 June 2024 for an autumn term start. About the SchoolGordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18. Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too. It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.
**Skills Required**
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in all MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise and teach groups of students at all levels of ability
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to improve student attainment
• Ability to employ appropriate differentiation
• Ability to engage and enthuse students in their relevant subject
• Conscientious and diligent, with excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic, diplomatic and calm under pressure.
• A proven track record of strong working relationships with students colleagues and customers.
• A positive and proactive attitude to manage a high volume of work.
• Flexible, with a can-do attitude.
• Someone who creates a positive and cooperative working environment.
• A commitment to Gordonstoun’s unique educational ethos.
• A commitment to doing the best for students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Suitable to work with children
• A full PVG check will be completed on the successful candidate
• Experience of working with children and young people
**Qualifications Required**
• Further academic or broader curriculum qualifications.
• Already registered with the GTCS.
• Good first degree in a relevant discipline
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education or equivalent in secondary education.
• Meets requirements to register with the GTCS.
• Experience of learning support in a primary or secondary school.
• Significant and relevant breath of experience in learning support.
• Specific qualifications or skills relating to one or more areas of the broader curriculum programme.
**Keywords**
Teaching & Leaning
Learning support
