Teacher - Secondary School

As a secondary school teacher, you can be a hugely positive influence in young people's lives. You'll inspire and motivate young people to learn. You'll give them the tools to become successful learners and confident individuals.

You'll specialise in one or two subjects and teach these to students of different ages and abilities. You’ll prepare young people to take qualifications, such as National 5s or Highers. You'll use national guidance for Curriculum for Excellence and National Qualifications to plan your teaching.

Your tasks might include:

• preparing lessons and teaching materials

• delivering lessons

• assessing students’ progress and marking their work

• managing classroom behaviour

• discussing students' progress with parents and carers

• organising study trips, social activities and sports events

You’ll encourage the students to take pride in their achievements inside and outside school. You’ll support them to build good relationships with other students and teachers and play a positive part in the life of the school and the local community.

You’ll need to attend meetings and training courses. You’ll work closely with colleagues to plan the school’s timetables, and work with other professionals, such as education psychologists and social workers.

• Teach in Scotland - About a career in teaching

• Education Scotland - Curriculum information, advice and resources for teachers

• GTC Scotland - Becoming a teacher