Teacher of Biology - Portobello High School - 10955_1753189291

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Teacher of Biology to join their enthusiastic team. This fixed-term position offers a salary range of £33,594 - £50,589, with responsibilities including delivering Biology lessons and supporting students' educational experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a teaching qualification and experience in teaching Science courses. This role promotes a culture of inclusion and is set in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a teaching qualification for secondary education.
• Experience teaching Science courses is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology to a diverse group of learners.
• Develop engaging lesson plans and assessments.
• Participate in department meetings and school events.

Skills

Experience in teaching Biology

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Teaching qualification

Degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Teacher of Biology - fixed term to 19 December 2025
Portobello High School

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

Portobello High School is a six-year comprehensive based in the East of Edinburgh with a school roll of over 1500 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. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team in a forward thinking and committed department which offers all SQA Science courses from National 4 to Advanced Higher and continues to diversify to further meet the needs of learners.

For further information about the post please contact Greg McDowall, Headteacher 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 is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we're bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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