@South-West Connects recruitment

  • December 7, 2022
  • 1684

We are recruiting teachers for our 2023/24 programme.

@South-West Connects provides opportunities for young people from the four SWEIC Local Authorities to study a subject at Higher or Advanced Higher through a digital platform. We are currently planning the offer for 2023-24 and are seeking expressions of interest for suitably qualified teachers in the following subjects:

  • Advanced Higher: English, Graphic Communication, History, Mathematics, Modern Studies, Spanish
  • Higher: Accounting, ESOL, Politics
  • National 5: ESOL

The delivery model will be through live Teams lessons and will consist of 2 x double periods and 1 x single period. Staff will teach pupils across the four authorities virtually from their own school. Technical support and professional learning will be given, but staff should be experienced at delivering their subject at the chosen level and digitally competent.

What is involved?

@South-West Connects teachers would be expected to:

  • Attend a teacher induction with @SWConnects staff in late May/June (1.5 hours) face to face or via Teams.
  • Begin teaching week commencing 5th June 2023.
  • Be timetabled for live engagement with their @SWConnects class in one of the aligned column options listed below:
    • Option 1- Tue 9.00-10.30am, Thu 9.00-10.30am and Fri 9.00-9.45am
    • Option 2 – Tue 1.45-3.15pm, Thu 1.30-3.00pm and Fri 9.45-10.30am
  • Complete four tracking reports (including one full report) all of which will be shared with the base school, parents/carers and young people.
  • Offer parents/carers a consultation appointment during term three (phone call).
  • Attend four teacher meetings between Aug and April (all held on MS Teams – approx. 45 mins).

Staff wishing to express an interest should first discuss this with their line manager / head teacher to seek approval and agree which column this would be in. NB – decisions regarding funding to support the programme are yet to be confirmed. Information will be shared with HTs before any commitments to the programme are finalised.

To express your interest in leading an AH/H subject please complete this digital Form (please log in to Glow to access this Form).

Closing date 12 Jan 2023, Interviews will take place week commencing 16 Jan 2023.

Further information and assistance can be sought via @SWConnects authority leads or from Lesley Watson (SWEIC). View the @South-West Connects Blog page for an evaluation on Year 1’s programme, attainment data (post appeals) and our digital prospectus from last year.

Share this Post