Teacher of Biology – Fixed term until 29/06/2027. Drummond Community High School
Salary: £35,022 – £52,740. Hours: 23.1 per week.
Drummond Community High School is a fully comprehensive, non‑denominational secondary school based in Edinburgh city centre. We have a growing school roll. We pride ourselves on nurturing big ambitions and this vision permeates every aspect of our diverse and inclusive community. Our pathways of support are designed to ensure that every young person develops their academic potential, talents, interests and abilities and we offer a wide range of opportunities across the curriculum from S1 to S6 to prepare learners for their future positive destination.
The school is located very close to the centre of Edinburgh, with some parking and excellent transport links via tram, bus and train to all areas of the city and surrounding areas.
Special requirements: The teacher will have relevant experience in the secondary sector. A sound knowledge of current national curricular developments, teaching and learning theory and practice, and willingness to keep abreast of such developments and theory will be required. Evidence of an ability to implement and evaluate such methodology will also be critical. The teacher must be able to demonstrate an ability to create, motivate and work effectively within a team, and to organise workload to meet deadlines. Good communication and presentation skills and a commitment to supporting appropriate pupil progress are essential.
The teacher should demonstrate:
* Proven ability to form good relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community
* Enthusiasm, energy, commitment, initiative, optimism, and flexibility
* An empathy with pupils
* A commitment to personal development
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 of 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.
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