Teacher of Biology - Broughton High School - EDN28731

£30,001 - £40,000

CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL, Comely Bank, City of Edinburgh

Full time
Temporary

Posted 2 days ago, 16 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: 23-09-2024 (In 4 days)

job Ref: EDN28731

Full Job Description

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Teacher of Biology - fixed term until 27/06/2025
Broughton High School

Salary: £32,217 - £48,516
Hours: 35 per week

We are looking for an inspirational and passionate teacher of Biology to join the highly experienced team within our science faculty. We would particularly welcome applications form Teachers with experience and/or the ability to deliver Chemistry lessons at N5, but this is not essential.

Broughton High School is a popular, comprehensive school with high aspirations for its very diverse population. As a valued member of our staff, you will have enthusiasm and the ability to plan flexible programmes of learning within your subject area which meet the specific needs of all learners. You should be confident, have a passion for Biology and be able to demonstrate that you are a supportive team player.

Desired qualities

Experience of delivering Biology lessons at N4, N5 and Higher levels.
Interest in and concern for others (staff and students)
Good understanding of self and interpersonal relationships
Imagination and creativity
Energy and a positive attitude
Cheerful with a sense of humour

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.