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The High School of Dundee is seeking to appoint effective from August 2025 (and for one year) a qualified, enthusiastic and effective Teacher of History and/or Modern Studies. Applications are welcomed from newly qualified teachers seeking to complete their Probation year. The successful candidate will be part of a friendly, committed and high-performing department.

The History and Modern Studies Department is a thriving department, with many pupils opting to study these subjects beyond school. The department currently comprise five members of staff (including the Rector and a member of our Pastoral Care and Support team).

All pupils in Forms 1 and 2 (S1/S2) have two 40-minute periods of History each week. There is a healthy up-take for certificate courses with pupils presented at National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher in History and Modern Studies. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a range of classes from Form 1 to Form 6 including the preparation of pupils for SQA courses in History and Modern Studies.

There may also be the opportunity to teach other subjects on offer within our school curriculum. They will be required to contribute fully to curriculum development whilst also participating in the full range of wider activities related to both subjects, e.g. lectures, and local, national and international field trips.

Key Outputs & Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• The teaching of History and Modern Studies

• Development of curricular initiatives and teaching programmes

• Preparation of pupils for internal and external examinations

• Closely monitoring pupil progression

• Ensuring that pupils receive high-quality feedback and have a clear understanding of their progress in learning and what they need to do to improve

• Pupil discipline within the department

• Meeting with parents and colleagues as required

• Being a strong voice for the place of History and Modern Studies in the curriculum

In addition, all teaching staff at the High School are expected to contribute to our co-curricular programme and to participate in whole school events and the broader life of the school.

Person Specification

Candidates should have a degree or equivalent in a related subject and be registered with the GTC Scotland. They should also have experience of teaching History and Modern Studies across all ages and stages and be able to demonstrate initiative, teacher leadership and a commitment to excellence. The candidate should be GTCS registered to teach at least one of the subjects and be willing to gain GTCS registration in a second subject if applicable.

The successful applicant should have a passion for the subject(s) and a deep interest in how to deliver this in a meaningful and engaging way, as well as a drive, an enthusiasm and a dynamic approach to the profession. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to interact positively with pupils, parents, and colleagues. A positive contribution to curricular development initiatives will be expected. Candidates must also show evidence of Continuing Professional Development and be literate in ICT.

Interested candidates are welcome to make informal enquiries in advance of the closing date.

Closing date is 18 April 2025.

Interviews will take place in person at The High School of Dundee week commencing 28 April 2025.

The High School of Dundee is an equal opportunities employer.

About the High School of Dundee

At the High School of Dundee, our unique location in the heart of the city is a major strength, helping our pupils feel connected to the real world, creating fully rounded and grounded young people. The school currently has over 900 pupils, from age 3-18, who divide their time between our main city centre campus and our extensive sports facility, Mayfield.

Our approach is built on a profound belief that if young people are valued, supported known, and engaged in their learning, they can achieve amazing things. We have a long track record of outstanding exam results, which we owe to our rigorous approach, expertise built up over many years and a genuine desire to see our pupils realise their potential.

In our Primary School, the children work daily on the crucial building blocks of literacy and numeracy, but the focus is also on making learning fun, engaging and wide-ranging. And in the Senior Years, choice is paramount. In S3, our pupils can choose eight subjects to focus on, while in S5 they can select from 25 subjects at Higher level. At Advanced Higher, 23 subjects are available.

The timetabling of exciting new interdisciplinary STEM Innovation and Business Enterprise courses, in addition to computer science for all, has embedded Future Skills into our curriculum. In tandem, the development of partnerships with local businesses is allowing us to provide real world learning opportunities which further enriches our pupils’ learning.

A focus on the essential importance of Pastoral Care and on encouraging all pupils to make the most of the opportunities presented by our vibrant and extensive co-curriculum, helps create an environment in which the School’s Core Values are ever-present and where the desire to learn, support one another and grow is embraced by all.