At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students by teaching Biology in a dynamic classroom environment.
- Company: Join Inverclyde Council, a supportive and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, attractive pension schemes, and health support.
- Other info: Opportunities for career development and a diverse workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching career.
- Qualifications: Qualified teacher status and a passion for Biology education.
Salary: Main Grade £43,383 - £54,453
Location: St Columba’s High School
Hours Per Week: 35 Hours
Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development and health and wellbeing support.
Important Applicant Information:
- Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application.
- It is important that you regularly check your emails following your application submission. All further communication regarding your application, including any invite to interview and, if relevant, details of any formal offer/contract, will be done by email.
- You should ensure that your email is set up to receive emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council, and that they are not filtered into any JUNK/SPAM folders.
Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer paying the Living Wage Rate where required.
Inverclyde Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we do not hold a sponsorship license.
Vetting by Disclosure Scotland:
- If you work in regulated work (children and/or protected adults) you will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory PVG.
- You will be required to be registered with the GTCS and maintain registration including paying any fees.
- Teachers in their probationary year are welcome to apply for temporary, un-promoted vacancies although would be paid at the probationer rate of pay (Main Grade Scale Point 0) at £31,584 per year (pro-rata, if applicable).
RC Approval Guidance for teachers seeking Approval to teach in a Catholic school if applicable. The successful candidate will require to be approved by the Roman Catholic Church, in line with Section 21 (A) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.
Head Teacher Reports:
- Candidates successful at interview need to download and print the appropriate Report.
- You need to complete the applicant details section and sign the form and then pass to your current HT to complete the assessment sections and sign the form.
- The form then needs to be sent to Human Resources by email.
Further Assistance:
- Alternative application packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille and Audio.
- To request an alternative application pack or require further assistance to attend and/or participate in an interview, please contact the HR Recruitment Team.
Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists:
Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel / reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Disability Confident:
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria for the job.
Flexible Working:
Inverclyde Council recognises the mutual benefits of having a flexible, effective workforce to deliver the best services to our community, whilst enabling employees to balance their personal, home and work responsibilities more effectively.
Secondary Teacher of Biology - (Perm/Full Time) - REF:ECOD/P04597 - INV06820 employer: Inverclyde Council
Inverclyde Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and flexibility. As a Social Care Worker, you will benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive pension schemes, and opportunities for professional growth, all while making a meaningful impact in the community of Inverclyde East during evening hours.
