Teacher of Craft, Design & Technology (CDT)
Portobello High School
Salary: £33, to £50,
Hours: 35 per week
Portobello High School is a six-year comprehensive based in the East of Edinburgh with a school roll of over young people, drawn mainly from five associate primary schools - Brunstane, Duddingston, Parsons Green, Royal High and Towerbank.
The school enjoys a very high standard of accommodation with facilities used extensively by the community. There is an excellent extra-curricular programme within the school, offering an extensive array of wider achievement opportunities, especially within the arts and sports. The school also has positive links with parents and is committed to building up partnerships with local businesses and the community.
The values of Portobello High School are rooted in the collective vision of 'Achieving Together' which drives our continuous efforts to enhance the educational experience for all young people. We focus on key priorities of raising attainment and achievement, fostering inclusion and wellbeing, and advancing learning, teaching, assessment, and skills.
We are committed to improving and enriching the learning experiences of all learners. We want our young people to enjoy their learning and to be actively involved and participating in engaging learning activities. To support this, we are one of the first schools in Scotland to introduce a mobile phone policy which incorporates an innovative phone pouch system.
This post represents a great opportunity for the right person to join a large staff team and work in a truly comprehensive setting. We are proud to host a thriving and well-resourced CDT department, offering a broad curriculum that supports a wide range of learner pathways. Our provision includes National Qualifications in Engineering Science, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Practical Woodworking, and Practical Metalworking. In addition, we deliver National Progression Awards (NPAs) in Silversmithing and Furniture Making. Most recently, we have expanded our offer to include agile vocational pathways in Construction, Stonemasonry, and Roofing-ensuring our learners are equipped with relevant skills for industry demands.
For further information about the post please contact Greg McDowall, Headteacher Tel. No. or email
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. 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're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.
Happy to talk flexible working.