At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach Spanish and another language, inspiring students in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: James Gillespie's High School, a welcoming community with over 1850 pupils.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to respect, integrity, and flexibility.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a dynamic and inclusive setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching languages and a passion for student engagement.
The predicted salary is between 36159 - 54453 £ per year.
Fixed Term to 29 June 2027
Salary: £36,159 - £54,453
Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
At James Gillespie's High School, we work hard to create a nurturing environment in which all feel welcome and part of a larger family. We value high expectations, respect, inclusion, integrity and kindness.
With over 1850 pupils we are one of the largest secondary schools in Edinburgh. Our Warrender Park Road campus comprises of a main teaching block (Malala Building), a state-of-the-art sports complex (Eric Liddell Sports Building) and an impressive music and drama suite including studio and theatre (Muriel Spark Building) with further teaching accommodation in our Grade 1 listed building, Bruntsfield House and in our Warrender building. We also have an annexe (Darroch) at Gillespie Street. Staff will regularly travel between the two sites.
We are looking to recruit a Teacher of Spanish with preferably one other language from French, German or Mandarin, on a fixed term contract to 29 June 2027. They will be enthusiastic and have demonstrated contributions to department and whole school activities in previous posts.
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.
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.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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