Teacher of English (with BGE Drama) - Liberton High School

Liberton High School is a non‑denominational secondary school with a roll of approximately 900 pupils, working in partnership with our associated primaries of Craigour Park, Gilmerton, Liberton and Prestonfield to serve our local community in South East Edinburgh. We have a rising roll projected to peak at approximately 1100 within the next four years. We are excited to be moving into a new, purpose‑built Community Campus, which is due to be completed in Summer 2026. The leadership team comprises the Head Teacher, three Deputy Head Teachers, and a Business Manager. We have a complement of 65 teaching staff and 26 support staff. Our vision is that “Everyone Matters” and we show this every day through our values of being Ready, Respectful and Responsible. Our dedicated staff are committed to supporting our young people to achieve their potential.

We are looking for a creative and innovative individual who will be able to apply their skills, knowledge and experience to support our pupils to achieve success within our English, Media and ESOL faculty as Teacher of English (and BGE Drama).

Responsibilities:

• Teach English to pupils across the English, Media and ESOL faculty.
• Teach BGE Drama (S1 and S2 in session 2026/7, S1–S3 in 2027/8) and progress towards provisional or full Drama registration from 2028 onwards.
• Add existing skills and experience to the team and introduce new ideas and strategies as appropriate to our learners.

Qualifications:

• Full GTCS registration for English.
• Willingness to teach BGE Drama as described and progress towards registration.
• Ability to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 scheme or undergo an update check; if spent 3 months or more outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check is required.

Working Conditions:

• Salary: £35,022 – £52,740
• Hours: 35 per week
• Post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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.

Diversity & Inclusion:

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 under‑represented. 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.

Assessment Process:

During the interview process, we will assess how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

Additional Information:

We are happy to talk flexible working.