Teacher of BGE Numeracy - Portobello High School - 11023_1753804196

CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in the United Kingdom seeks a qualified primary teacher for a fixed-term role at Portobello High School to teach BGE Numeracy. The ideal candidate will engage with students, foster inclusion, and utilize innovative educational strategies to support numeracy development. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive team.

Benefits

Flexibility in working arrangements

Supportive educational environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Qualified primary teacher with a commitment to raising attainment.
• Experience in teaching BGE classes and support for numeracy development.
• Ability to foster inclusion and wellbeing among students.

Responsibilities

• Teach BGE classes to enhance numeracy skills.
• Conduct small group intervention work to support students.
• Engage with parents and the community for student development.

Skills

Numeracy development

Teaching skills

Intervention strategies

Education

Qualified primary teacher status

Job description

Teacher of BGE Numeracy - fixed term until 26/06/2026
Portobello High School

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589
Hours: 35 per week

Portobello High School is a six-year comprehensive school located in the East of Edinburgh, with a student roll of over 1500, mainly from five associate primary schools: Brunstane, Duddingston, Parsons Green, Royal High, and Towerbank.

The school boasts excellent facilities used extensively by the community. It offers a vibrant extracurricular programme, providing numerous opportunities, especially in arts and sports. The school maintains positive relationships with parents and actively builds partnerships with local businesses and the community.

The values of Portobello High School are rooted in the collective vision of 'Achieving Together', which guides our efforts to enhance educational experiences. We prioritize raising attainment and achievement, fostering inclusion and wellbeing, and advancing learning, teaching, assessment, and skills.

We are dedicated to enriching learning for all students, encouraging enjoyment and active participation. As part of this commitment, we have introduced an innovative mobile phone policy with a phone pouch system.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified primary teacher to join a large, enthusiastic team in a forward-thinking, comprehensive environment. The successful candidate will teach BGE classes and conduct small group intervention work to support numeracy development.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified primary teachers.

For more information, contact Greg McDowall, Headteacher, at 0131 669 2324 or email admin@

This position involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will need to join or update the PVG Scheme and may require an Overseas Criminal Record Check if applicable. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

Salaries will follow the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to perform their best. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce with varied backgrounds and experiences.

To learn more about our organisational culture, visit Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council.

We are open to flexible working arrangements.

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For more details, see the Teacher job description and the Teacher person specification.