Tutor of Russian

The Role

We are looking for a well-qualified and inspirational Tutor of Russian to join the well-established, collaborative and highly supportive Languages department. You will have the opportunity to teach Russian A Literature to native speakers in the IB Diploma Programme.

A clear love of Russian literature, and a desire to share this enthusiasm with pupils is essential, promoting learning of the very highest standards. The successful applicant must be completely fluent in Russian at native speaker level and educated to degree level or equivalent.

Hours of work: 4-6 Hours per week, Temporary Contract from late September 2024 to 27 June 2025

Please see the Candidate Pack for further information.

Closing date for applications: 12th September 2024

About St Leonards

St Leonards is a friendly and forward-looking independent, coeducational, boarding and day school situated on an historic campus at the heart of the university town of St Andrews. The school enjoys an unrivalled location - there are sandy beaches, world-class Links golf courses, and historic sites on its doorstep.

St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally-recognised International Baccalaureate curriculum (which has been praised by university admissions officers for its focus on deepening learning learning, offering wider subject options, and enriching minds) for pupils aged five to 18, and was the first school to be accredited as an all-through IB school in Scotland. It is one of just two schools in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes, ensuring a seamless learner journey. The youngest pupils follow the Primary Years Programme, which goes hand-in-hand with the vibrant Outdoor Learning programme at St Leonards. This is followed by the Middle Years Programme and (I)GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, pupils choose between the Career-related Programme and the Diploma Programme.

St Leonards enjoys a rich sporting heritage, and continues to boast a strong record of achievement with pupils representing the school nationally in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and small-bore rifle shooting. The leading five-tier Golf Programme continues to go from strength to strength, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is the fastest growing of all Scottish independent schools, and an exciting calendar of trips and activities ensures pupils leave St Leonards equipped with the skills required to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. Truly an education ‘Ad Vitam’ (for life).