At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through engaging lessons in Social Subjects, Criminology, and History.
- Company: Leith Academy, a diverse and inclusive secondary school in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Join a collaborative faculty dedicated to innovative teaching methods.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering a love for learning.
- Qualifications: Passion for teaching and experience in Social Subjects required.
The predicted salary is between 36159 - 54453 £ per year.
- Teacher of Social Subjects
- Leith
- Academy
Salary: £36,159 - £54,453 Hours: 15.26 per week Tuesday & Wednesday This post is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Social Subjects teacher to join our welcoming and collaborative Social Subjects Faculty.
The faculty aims to develop an enthusiasm for learning by providing pupils with challenging and creative opportunities.
This post is full time and permanent, and the timetable includes Social Subjects, Criminology and History.
The curriculum rationale is to meet the needs of every young person so that when leaving school, each young person has a portfolio of skills, experiences and qualifications.
This post would suit an innovative and enthusiastic teacher interested in working with young people in the classroom and beyond.
Digital literacy is a key element of learning and teaching at Leith Academy, and the successful applicant ought to have an interest in embedding this further by providing a range of digital methodologies in the classroom.
Leith Academy is a diverse and comprehensive secondary school in Edinburgh, with a school roll currently of around 1000 pupils.
The school's values are diversity, fairness, honesty and respect.
Find out more about our school and the work we do - https://leithacademy. uk 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.
Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best.
We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented.
All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience.
Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www. edinburgh. gov. uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people.
We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work.
Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Happy to talk flexible working.
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Teacher of Social Subjects - Leith Academy - 15691_1785138439 employer: CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
The City of Edinburgh Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer flexible working options and a supportive culture that prioritises respect, integrity, and flexibility, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the heart of Edinburgh.
