Teacher of Mathematics - Leith Academy

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

Job summary

Leith Academy is seeking a passionate Teacher of Mathematics for a fixed term position starting August 2025. The role involves planning lessons for secondary students and contributing to a positive learning environment while utilizing digital tools effectively to enhance student engagement. Ideal candidates will have enthusiasm for teaching and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher status in Mathematics.
• Experience in delivering engaging lessons for secondary school pupils.
• Confidence in using digital tools for learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Mathematics lessons for S1-6.
• Work collaboratively with department members.
• Promote high standards of achievement in Mathematics.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Digital Learning

Team Collaboration

Job description

Location: Leith Academy 20 Academy Park Edinburgh, EH6 8JQ

Teacher of Mathematics - fixed term until26/06/2026
Leith Academy

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

An enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Mathematics is required to join our thriving Team on a fixed term contract from 11 th August 2025 until the 26 th June 2026. You will be joining a positive department which is dedicated to ensuring success in learning for all.

You will be expected to plan and deliver lessons for S1-6 as well as working collegiately with members of the department. Leith Academy has 1:1 iPads throughout the school to help improve learning both in school and at home. The successful applicant should be confident when incorporating digital learning in their classroom.
Leith Academy is a diverse and comprehensive secondary school in Edinburgh, the school roll is currently around 1079 pupils.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic professionals who have the vision and energy to sustain and promote the current standard of achievement and ensure the continued development and progress of the subject within the school.

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'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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