Teacher of Social Subjects – Fixed Term (until 12/2/2027)
Location: Liberton High School, Liberton, Edinburgh.
Salary: £33,594 - £50,589. Hours: 35.00 per week.
About the School
Liberton High School is a non‑denominational secondary school with a roll of approximately 900 pupils, working closely with the associated primary schools of Craigour Park, Gilmerton, Liberton and Prestonfield to serve our local community in South East Edinburgh.
The school has a rising roll, projected to peak at roughly 1100 within the next four years, and will soon move into a new, purpose‑built Community Campus (to be completed August 2026).
The leadership team comprises a Head Teacher, three Deputy Head Teachers and a Business Manager. We employ 65 teaching staff and 26 support staff. Our vision is that ‘Everyone Matters’ and we demonstrate this through our values of being Ready, Respectful and Responsible.
About the Role
We are looking for a creative and innovative individual who will be able to apply their skills, knowledge and experience to support pupils to achieve success within our Social Subjects Faculty as a teacher of Social Subjects, qualified in History.
* Teach a range of classes within the Broad General Education and the Senior Phase.
* Support pupils to achieve success within the Social Subjects Faculty.
* Introduce new ideas, strategies and innovative practices appropriate to our learners.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Qualification in History (or equivalent) and experience teaching Social Subjects.
* Regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
* Preferred candidate must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG update check. An Overseas Criminal Record Check is required if the candidate has spent three months or more outside the UK in the last five years.
* Unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds.
Other Information
Flexible working arrangements are available.
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