Children, Education and Justice Services
Teacher of Mathematics - fixed term until 26/06/2026
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Liberton High School
Salary: £34,938 - £52,614
Hours: 35 per week
Applications from Primary Teachers with a maths qualification will be considered.
Liberton High School is a non-denominational secondary school with 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 which is 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 competed in Autumn 2026.
The leadership team comprises of the Head Teacher, three Depute 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 Mathematics Faculty as a teacher Mathematics. Please note that applications from Primary Teachers with a maths qualification will be considered.
If you are our successful candidate, we will encourage you to add your existing skills and experience to our team, and to introduce new ideas and strategies appropriate to our learners.
Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.
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.
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. xsngvjr
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