Teacher of Physical Education - Portobello High School - 11065_1754387658

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Job summary

A comprehensive secondary school in Edinburgh seeks a Teacher of Physical Education. Responsibilities include teaching students from National 4 to Advanced Higher, developing curriculum and extracurricular activities, and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and experience in Physical Education. A commitment to inclusivity and student wellbeing is essential. The position offers a competitive salary within the range of £33,594 - £50,589.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Physical Education at secondary school level.
• Strong understanding of the national curriculum for Physical Education.
• Commitment to promoting student development and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physical Education to students from National 4 to Advanced Higher.
• Develop and implement PE curriculum and extracurricular activities.
• Engage with students and foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Physical Education or related field

Job description

Teacher of Physical Education
Portobello High School

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

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 features high-quality facilities used extensively by the community. It offers a rich extracurricular programme, especially in arts and sports, and maintains positive links with parents, local businesses, and the community.

The school's values are based on the collective vision 'Achieving Together', focusing on raising attainment, fostering inclusion and wellbeing, and enhancing learning, teaching, assessment, and skills.

We aim to improve and 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 post offers a great opportunity to join a large, enthusiastic team in a comprehensive setting. The department is well-resourced, providing National 4 to Advanced Higher courses, along with other PE courses and a broad extracurricular programme.

For further information, please contact Greg McDowall, Headteacher, at 0131 669 2324 or email [e-mail].

This position involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If the candidate has spent more than 3 months outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

Salaries follow the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our organization.

To learn more about our organisational values, visit our Our Behaviours web page.

We welcome flexible working arrangements.

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Additional resources:

• Teacher job description
• Teacher person specification