EDUC 3464 - Teacher of Geography – Area Cover

South Lanarkshire Council; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Scotland is seeking enthusiastic teachers for a rewarding role at St John Ogilvie High School. Applicants must have a valid Roman Catholic Teaching certificate and experience in curriculum delivery. The role aims to make meaningful changes in students' lives, offering a full-time position with a competitive salary of £41,916 to £52,614. This position is ideal for those committed to education and student welfare. Application through the specified process is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Roman Catholic Teaching certificate.
• Degree in Education or a relevant field is required.
• Registration with GTC Scotland is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum and contribute to school initiatives.
• Assist in the care and welfare of young people.
• Engage in personal and professional development related to the job.

Skills

Teaching skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of the current school curriculum

Adaptability

Education

Roman Catholic Teaching certificate

Degree in Education or related field

Registered with GTC Scotland

Job description

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 23rd of January 2026, 11:55pm.

Location: Area Cover in South Lanarkshire, based in St John Ogilvie High School.

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Salary: Main grade Teacher scale, £41,916 - £52,614 per year.

It is South Lanarkshire Council’s mission to make positive meaningful changes in the lives of young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.

Every school across our large estate has been part of an £800m+ modernisation programme, with the aim of creating additional support needs and primary and secondary provision in South Lanarkshire that meets the needs and benefits all of our pupils.

We are committed to the education, care and welfare of all our young people and are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic teachers to be part of our team.

South Lanarkshire Council adopt an inclusive approach to education. Being offered employment as a teacher may result in you working with pupils in supported classes and ASN bases within our establishments.

You will assist in the delivery of the curriculum and contribute to whole school initiatives, as appropriate, with our aim of high-quality learning and teaching at the core of our education provision.

You will carry out the range of duties outlined in Annexe B of "A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century".

Application Advice

In the qualifications section, your degree and teaching qualification should be clearly outlined.

CVs will not be accepted. If included, they will not be used as part of the selection process.

Provide a current phone number and email address. It is advised to provide a personal email address, not from a Glow account.

Please answer the following questions on no more than 2 pages of A4 in font Arial size 11 and attach it as a supporting document in PDF format:

• Do you have a Roman Catholic Teaching certificate – YES/NO
• Are you able to obtain Roman Catholic Church approval by providing a reference from your priest or other suitable individual? YES/NO
• Personal and Professional Development: With reference to the job profile what personal and professional development skills and experience can you bring to this post
• Interpersonal Skills and Communication Skills: Please evidence how you can demonstrate a range of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Please detail your knowledge of the current school curriculum content.

Can you please provide evidence of your experience and achievements which make you suitable for this post, including the transferable skills and attributes you could bring to this post. Please include relevant CLPL courses attended and any other information that will support your application; everything else should be outlined questions 1-5 above which you will have included in your attachment.

Church Approval

Should you be successful in securing a post within a Roman Catholic school, you will be required to submit your diocese approval immediately to personnel service, to allow your recruitment checks to be carried out. Motherwell Diocese has agreed you can apply for this now at the application stage, asking for approval within any Roman Catholic primary/secondary school in South Lanarkshire. You will be required to bring your diocese approval with you to the interview for the panel to review, so please begin the process of requesting this now. This approval will then be updated in partnership with the Diocese should you be successful in securing a post. Advice on approvals can be found on the Scottish Catholic Education Service website – Church Approval | Scottish Catholic Education Service | SCES.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

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 & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

Additional Requirements

Teacher Salary

In line with the Teachers’ Conditions of Service, your salary for the remainder of this school salary year, which runs in conjunction with the academic session, may be recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue pay.

Further information on the Teachers’ National Pay and Leave Specification can be obtained from the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers’ website Appendix 2.19 – SNCT Handbook.

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.

Diocese Approval

In line with section 21 (2A) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 the successful candidate for this post will require to have the approval of the Roman Catholic Church.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.