Teacher of Biology - Portobello High School

City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A city council in Edinburgh is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Biology for a fixed term until December 2025. This role at Portobello High School involves teaching SQA Science courses and actively participating in student development and wellbeing initiatives. The position values inclusivity and aims to enhance students' learning experiences in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• The candidate should be able to foster inclusion and wellbeing within the classroom.
• Experience in a teaching environment is essential.
• The teacher must be committed to raising attainment and improving student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach all SQA Science courses from National 4 to Advanced Higher.
• Engage students actively in learning through diverse teaching methods.
• Participate in the school's inclusive learning environment.

Job description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Teacher of Biology - fixed term to 19 December 2025

Portobello High School

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

The school offers excellent facilities used extensively by the community and has a strong extracurricular programme, especially in arts and sports. It maintains positive relationships with parents and actively partners with local businesses and the community.

The school's values are centered around 'Achieving Together', emphasizing raising attainment, fostering inclusion and wellbeing, and advancing learning, teaching, assessment, and skills.

We aim to enrich learning experiences, encouraging students to enjoy learning and participate actively. We have introduced an innovative mobile phone policy with a phone pouch system to support this goal.

This position offers a great opportunity to join a large, enthusiastic team in a comprehensive setting. The successful candidate will work within a department offering all SQA Science courses from National 4 to Advanced Higher and will have opportunities to diversify teaching to meet learners' needs.

For further information, please contact Greg McDowall, Headteacher, at Tel. No. 0131 669 2324 or email [e-mail].

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

This post involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If the candidate has spent three or more months outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all staff feel valued and able to perform at their best. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce with varied backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences.