At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students in Biology and enhance their learning through innovative teaching methods.
- Company: Balerno High School, a vibrant community focused on respect and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Encouragement to contribute to extracurricular activities and school life.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: A strong background in Biology and a commitment to student engagement.
The predicted salary is between 36159 - 54453 £ per year.
Fixed term until 28/05/2027
Salary: £36,159-£54,453 (pro-rata for part time)
Hours: 15.28 per week, 52 weeks per year
Working Pattern: Mondays and Wednesdays
Balerno High School is a fully comprehensive, non-denominational high school situated in the southwest of Edinburgh. We are proud to be a school community built on strong relationships and a commitment to success. Our school values promote excellence and resilience; and we provide a learning and teaching environment built on respect, honesty and inclusion, which reflects our Gold Rights Respecting Schools accreditation.
We are seeking a motivated, skilled and enthusiastic teacher to join our Science faculty. The ideal candidate will be passionate about science and committed to inspiring students to achieve their full potential. As part of our established 1-to-1 device program, we have successfully integrated digital learning into our core curriculum. We are seeking candidates who can further elevate our digital practice, using technology to drive student engagement and high-quality learning outcomes.
You should be committed to further raising the attainment and achievement of all our pupils and be able to demonstrate an active interest in current educational developments. The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to the wider life of the school and to extend the range of extracurricular clubs on offer.
The working days for this post are Mondays & Wednesdays.
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 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.
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.
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