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Highland Council; Nairn; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working environment

Home setup allowance

Eye care benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension plan

Annual training allowance

Diversity and inclusion focus

Company-wide events

Job summary

Highland Council is seeking a Teacher (Secondary), Biology at Nairn Academy. The post is 35 hours per week and permanent, with Gaelic speakers encouraged to apply. The role requires safeguarding processes including PVG membership and an Overseas Criminal Record Check where applicable.

We are a disability confident employer committed to equality of opportunity and inclusion. The position offers hybrid working with a home setup allowance and additional employee benefits as outlined in the role

Job description

Teacher (Secondary), Biology, Nairn Academy - HGH21808

Post Title: Teacher (Secondary), Biology

Hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Applications from Gaelic speakers are encouraged.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do

not meet

both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Perks and Benefits Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location. Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable). Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy – our learning portal. Annual training allowance for career development. Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable). Optical benefits (£155/€180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses). Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet-ups, and company-wide events.