Teacher of Mathematics - Full-time, commencing 25th August 2025

Clifton Hall School Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent school in Edinburgh is seeking enthusiastic and committed Mathematics teachers to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to teach at all levels, contribute to the school's extracurricular programs, and engage in professional development. With a supportive environment and a focus on excellence, this position is ideal for educators looking to make a meaningful impact in students' lives. The school values collaboration and encourages staff to participate fully in school activities, making it a vibrant place to work.

Benefits

Reduced school fees for staff children

Professional development opportunities

Participation in residential trips

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching Mathematics at all levels.
• Registered or eligible for registration with GTCS.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching Mathematics up to Advanced Higher level.
• Engage in extracurricular activities and school life.

Skills

Dynamic Teaching

Team Collaboration

Commitment to Professional Development

Extra-Curricular Activities

Education

GTCS Registration

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Clifton Hall School is a fully independent all-through day school and is a member of the Scottish Council for Independent Schools (SCIS), with a roll of 430, having two nursery years, seven ‘single class’ primary years and six ‘double form’ secondary years. Class sizes range from eighteen to twenty four. The school broadly follows the 3-18 Curriculum for Excellence guidelines and received an excellent HMI Standard Inspection Report in May 2007 and in a QUIPE inspection in 2017.

The principal catchment areas of the school are Edinburgh, Livingston, the Calders, South Queensferry and further afield. Further information can be found at https://www.cliftonhall.com/

THE POST

Currently, there are Mathematics posts available within the school. The successful candidate will be directly responsible to our Faculty Leader of Mathematics and to our Director of Studies.

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic, committed, appropriately qualified teachers who are registered or eligible for future registration with the GTCS.

Among the key qualities which we will seek is evidence of:

• expert, dynamic teaching at all levels up to and including Advanced Higher (or equivalent)

• the ability to work professionally in a team

• a willingness to learn through continuing professional development

• a commitment to the extra-curricular activities programme of the school

There may be areas of development and responsibility within the school for the successful candidate, depending on their areas of special interest and expertise.

All staff are encouraged to take part fully in the life of the school, leading after-school clubs and activities (which take place between 3.30 and 4.30), joining residential trips and day outings, as well as helping with tasks such as supervising of provision of snacks at breaktime.

REMUNERATION

The salary offered is in accordance with the national recommended pay scale. There are substantially reduced school fees for children of staff, if space is available and entry requirements are met.

HOLIDAYS

Teachers are entitled to normal school holidays. Currently the school operates for 177 full days per annum plus in-service days.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please send curriculum vitae with accompanying letter of application, explaining what particular strengths you could bring to Clifton Hall, and the names, addresses and contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your most recent employer (if applicable):

The closing date for applications is 12 noon Friday 9th May. Short-listed candidates will be called to interview at the earliest opportunity. It is hoped to make the appointment by mid-May.