Vacancies Vacancies ABOUT CARGILFIELD HEADMASTER'S WELCOME OUR HISTORY INSPECTION REPORTS BOARD OF GOVERNORS FUTURE SCHOOLS STAFF FORMER PUPILS WELL-BEING GALLERIES VACANCIES Current Vacancies All staff vacancies are listed below. This page is regularly updated. We have TWO vacancies PE Teacher and Girls’ Sports Coach Start Date: Spring Term 2022 (6th January 2022) Contract Type: Full time Salary: Dependent upon experience Contract Term: Temporary to July 2022 (may be extended) Cargilfield is a leading independent IAPS preparatory school in Edinburgh for boys and girls aged 3 to 13. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic PE Teacher and Girls’ Sports Coach for the start of the Spring Term 2022. The position is a temporary one until July 2022, however this may be extended. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher, who is able to take the lead on girls’ sports and be prepared to participate fully in the busy life of the school, provide outstanding pastoral care and contribute to the ongoing development of our school. Given Cargilfield’s reputation for excellence across the curriculum, this role is likely to suit an experienced teacher / games coach – however consideration will also be given to less experienced candidates. Knowledge of and direct experience of coaching one or more of netball, hockey, rounders, cricket or athletics would be a distinct advantage. A willingness and ability to drive minibuses would also be useful, but not essential. The role is full time, Monday to Friday, however precise hours can be flexible and part-time working would also be considered for the right candidate. Cargilfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and PVG. Given the timing of this advert, there is no closing date for applications and initial notes of interest to the Headmaster (rtaylor@cargilfield.com) are welcome ahead of a full application. To apply please forward a CV and covering letter to bursar@cargilfield.com https://www.cargilfield.com/about-cargilfield/vacancies Librarian Responsible for: The management of various library spaces throughout the school. Consulting with: All staff and pupils. Reporting to: Head of Department for English and the Headmaster. Role: Part-Time / permanent. Term time and INSET days only. Hours: Monday- Friday 10:45am – 2:15pm (17.5hrs per week) Salary: Subject to experience The postholder will: 1) Support the school by • Managing, maintaining and promoting the school’s library resources. • Implementing a new cataloguing system. • Assisting the Head of English to implement the Accelerated Reader Programme. 2) Support the children’s learning by • Promoting enjoyment of and excitement about reading to all children with an active awareness of diversity and equality. • Helping to organise events and activities in the library. 3) Support the teaching staff by • Identifying and buying quality resources for the school libraries to aid in the delivery of the Cargilfield curriculum. Responsibilities: • Develop and promote the role of the library in the school. • Select, acquire, maintain and withdraw library stock, ensuring a balance between subject and ability levels and show a positive engagement with diversity and equality issues • Promote the effective and efficient use of the library and library resources amongst staff and pupils. • Organise, catalogue and classify library resources, both electronic and print-based • Supervise and train staff, parents, volunteers and pupil librarians working in the library • Make the library attractive and accessible to all children and staff, including displays, guiding and publicity materials. • Support staff to arrange large scale school events, such as Cargilfield Book Day. • There may be opportunities to extend the remit of this role for the right candidate. Person Specification: The following would be desirable. Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Qualities • Competent in the use of library management software. • Literate in the use of standard Microsoft software. • Enthusiasm for working in a busy school and the ability to be flexible in their thinking. • A sound knowledge of literature for children and young people. • Experience of supporting children, with a range of additional needs, to access literature. • Able to build rapport with pupils and support them to find texts that reflect both pupil-need and reading ability. • A willingness to work with staff across the School to engage readers. • A self-starter with the ability to work independently. • Able to create a welcoming space with kindness at its heart. • Willing and able to contribute to the wider life of the school. Application Process Please submit a CV and covering letter in the first instance to bursar@cargilfield.com Closing date for applications – Friday 17th December 2021, 5pm Interviews for short-listed candidates are expected to take place during w/c 17th January 2022 PE Teacher and Girls’ Sports Coach - ADVERT Job Downloads PE Teacher and Sports Coach GAP Year Positions Fancy spending your GAP Year in one of the most beautiful cities in the World? Cargilfield is a boarding and day Prep School for over 300 children aged 3 to 13, on the edge of Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city. We have four resident GAP students each year, either from the southern hemisphere (Jan-Dec) or from the UK (Sept to Jul). Please click on the Job Descrition below for a more detailed understanding of what is required, but bags of energy and enthusiasm and a love of working with children goes a long way! We look forward to hearing from you. Applications for January 2022 are now closed The closing date for applications for January 2022 will be Friday 5th February 2021 Applications for candidates from the Northern Hemisphere to start in September are considered each year on an ad hoc basis. Gap Year Jobs for 2021/22 and beyond Gap Year Information LATEST TWEETS @cargilfield Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Sitemap Staff Portal SchoolPost iSAMS Portal Cargilfield Prep School, 45 Gamekeeper's Road, Edinburgh, EH4 6HU Telephone: 0131 336 2207 | Email: admin@cargilfield.com