Overview
Teacher of Media & English - fixed term until 26/06/2026
James Gillespie's High School
Salary: £33,594 - £50,589
Hours: 35 per week
About the School
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 almost 1800 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, Brunstfield House. We also have a newly refurbished annexe (Darroch) at Gillespie Street. Staff will regularly travel between the two sites.
Role and Responsibilities
We are looking to recruit a Teacher of Media & English. This is a fixed term, full-time position up to June 2026. They will be enthusiastic and have demonstrated contributions to department and whole school activities in previous posts.
Requirements and Checks
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.
Behaviour and Interview Approach
We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we are changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours page: Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council
Additional Information
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs.
Viewings
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