Teacher of PE Part Time

The High School of Dundee is seeking to appoint, from August 2025, a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and effective Teacher of Physical Education. The successful candidate will join a friendly, committed and high-performing department. Applications are welcomed from newly qualified teachers who are embarking on their Probationary year. The ideal candidate will have achieved a significant level of performance and/or have taught/coached hockey and at least one of the following sports: hockey, rugby, netball, tennis, athletics, and cricket.

Key Outputs & Responsibilities:

• Teaching Physical Education and Games to pupils from Nursery to Form 6
• Preparation of pupils for internal and external SQA examinations
• Curricular development as directed by the Director of Sport
• Involvement in co-curricular activities, visits and trips linked to the department
• Pupil discipline within the department
• Meeting with parents and colleagues as required
• Contribution to the Physical Education departmental improvement plan

Person Specification:

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, or equivalent, in a related subject and be registered with the GTC Scotland. They should also have experience of teaching Physical Education and Games and should be able to demonstrate initiative as well as a commitment to excellence. The successful applicant should have drive, enthusiasm and a dynamic approach to the teaching of Physical Education. A positive contribution to curricular development initiatives will be expected. As well as possessing good organisational and administrative skills, excellent interpersonal skills are vital as the post will inevitably involve interaction with colleagues, parents and outside agencies as well as pupils. Candidates must also show evidence of Continuous Professional Development and be literate in Information Computing Technology (ICT).

Closing date is 27 May 2025. Interviews will take place in person at The High School of Dundee week commencing 2 June 2025. The School requires all newly appointed staff to undertake a check with the Scottish Criminal Records Office in line with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (‘PVG’) Scheme. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory registration with the PVG Scheme. Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for a work visa so candidates should ensure they already have or are able to obtain the right to work in the UK before applying.

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.