Part-Time Teacher of Biology

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Edinburgh seeks a Part-Time Teacher of Biology to commence in August 2025. The role involves teaching students from Remove (P7) to Upper 6 (S6) and supporting their learning journey, ensuring a high standard of education. The position is fixed-term for one year, with the possibility of becoming permanent. The school values innovation and is committed to fostering an empowering environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Biology at secondary level.
• Ability to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology and support student learning from P7 to S6.
• Monitor and assess student progress according to national guidelines.
• Participate in staff meetings and share responsibilities.

Skills

Teaching Biology

Supporting Learning

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Biology or Education

Job description

PART-TIME TEACHER OF BIOLOGY | From August 2025

- 0.6 FTE

- Fixed-Term from August 2025 to August 2026, with the possibility of becoming permanent after a year.

- Salary will be at the appropriate point on St George’s Main Grade Scale for teachers, dependant on experience.

- Salary will be pro-rata to reflect 0.6 FTE

- Closing Date - 4th July 2025, or earlier upon receipt of sufficient suitable applications.

- Interview Date - To be agreed with candidate.

- Suitable for a Probationer

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon receipt of sufficient suitable applications.

Job Purpose

• To teach and support the provision of Biology and Science from Remove (P7) to Upper 6 (S6).

• To support learning and teaching in Biology and Science which lies within the Faculty of Science through effective delivery to the students in accordance with department guidelines, national and school policy.

• To be responsible to the relevant Head of Department in contributing to the delivery of the designated curriculum.

• To be a committed team player with a forward-looking approach to provision in learning and teaching, that includes the enhancement of digital literacy.

• To be responsible to the appropriate Year Head as a Form Tutor/Teacher with responsibility for the pastoral care of a group of pupils and for monitoring and recording their overall academic progress.

Accountable to

Head of Biology with Psychology

Key Responsibilities

To the Students:

• To foster a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere within the school, which will stimulate students to a high standard of interest; to ensure that students are positively encouraged to develop their potential to the full and that their individual needs are met.

• To keep abreast of developments within the curriculum, integrating through course development or change when required.

• To facilitate the ongoing development of learning and teaching provision with appropriate lesson preparation using resources and strategies suited to the age and ability of the students.

• To ensure that students’ work and performance are monitored, assessed and progressed in line with national and school requirements.

• To offer students support and strategies to overcome specific learning difficulties and general additional support needs.

• To encourage students to have confidence in themselves and to take responsibility for their own learning.

• To ensure appropriate provision is made for students with access arrangements in examinations.

• To ensure the safety of all students under supervision and to make students themselves aware of relevant safety issues.

• To liaise with the Head of Department and other staff to provide a lively and stimulating environment in which learning can occur.

• To liaise with other Biology teachers, the Head of Department and wider faculty to ensure the department’s contribution to the whole curriculum, its breadth, balance and progression.

• To attend regular meetings for the communication of information, decision-making and task delegation in the faculty.

• To participate in the school’s system of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• To participate in the department and faculty contribution to the co-curricular activities programme and to take appropriate educational visits.

To the School:

• To maintain regular contact with the Head of Department on all matters concerning students.

• To work with colleagues in maintaining high standards of behaviour in all aspects of school life.

• To keep abreast of and implement developments in school policies, including but not limited to health and safety, trips, curriculum, assessment and tracking.

• To make use of the School Improvement Plan in supporting preparation and implementation of the department’s annual development plan.

• To maintain high personal standards of punctuality, appearance and commitment.

• To participate in appropriate supervisory duties shared by all members of staff.

• To participate in the rota of cover for absent colleagues.

• To seek the Head’s authorisation for any anticipated absence from school; to give as much notice as possible of unavoidable absence through sickness; to indicate work for classes to follow in case of absence.

• To attend all relevant staff meetings and in-service days and any training courses recommended by the Head.

• To attend all parent/staff meetings or other meetings about students as required by the Head or Deputy Head: Academic.

• To complete student reports and to oversee the completion of student reports according to the guidelines and deadlines for reporting.

• To be responsible for the security and safe use of valuable items held by the faculty in junior, lower and upper school.

• To report to facilities management any damage to departmental areas, equipment, furniture and fittings.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon receipt of sufficient suitable applications.

About the School

As Edinburgh’s only all-through independent school for girls aged 3-18, St George's is a place of possibilities: where everyone is clearly heard; pupils feel empowered to be themselves; and innovation is constantly encouraged.The courage of our founding mothers, who pioneered women’s education in Victorian Scotland, still echoes defiantly through our corridors.That’s why amplifying the voice of every girl remains part of our DNA today as a loyal school community with a unique spirit of pride.Over 90% of our girls achieve their first-choice post-school destination: leaving us as robust, empathetic change-makers, ready to take on the world…