Teacher of Computing - Liberton High School

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Teacher of Computing for Liberton High School in Edinburgh. This post involves delivering Computing lessons to pupils within the school's Business and Computing faculty and contributing to a high-quality learning environment.

You will support students to reach their potential and work within the wider school to promote effective teaching and learning. The role includes PVG scheme requirements and a commitment to safeguarding, with a salary in the range

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Computing in secondary schools.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess Computing curriculum.
• PVG scheme check required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Teach Computing to pupils at Liberton High School.
• Contribute to the Business and Computing faculty and school improvement.
• Support pupils to achieve high standards of attainment and behaviour.

Skills

Teaching

Computing

Curriculum planning

Job description

Teacher of Computing
Liberton High School

Salary: £36,159 - £54,453
Hours: 35 per week, 52 weeks

Liberton High School sits within the new, state of the art, Liberton Community Campus, which opened in August 2026. It is a non-denominational secondary school with roll of approximately 900 pupils, working in partnership with our associated primaries of Craigour Park, Gilmerton, Liberton and Prestonfield to serve our local community in South East Edinburgh.

We have a rising roll which is projected to peak at approximately 1100 within the next three years. The leadership team comprises of the Head Teacher, three Depute Head Teachers, and a Business Manager.

We have a complement of 65 teaching staff and 27 support staff. Our vision is that ‘Everyone Matters’ and we show this every day through our values of being Ready, Respectful and Responsible. Our dedicated staff team is committed to supporting our young people to achieve their potential.

We are looking for a creative and innovative individual who will be able to apply their skills, knowledge and experience to support our pupils to achieve success within our Business and Computing faculty as a Teacher of Computing. We are a forward-thinking school community and committed to developing and empowering colleagues as leaders of learning.

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

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. Anunconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

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