Temporary Teacher - St Augustine's RC High School

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

Job summary

St Augustine's RC High School in Edinburgh invites applications for a Teacher of Broad General Education (BGE) on a fixed-term contract to 30 June 2027. The post is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) at St Augustine's, a Catholic secondary school with about 1050 students.

The role focuses on delivering BGE up to Nat 3 to Advanced Higher, with PVG checks required. We welcome applicants who value achievement, resilience, and a supportive school community and who can contribute to our

Qualifications

• Deliver Broad General Education (BGE) across S1–S3 and up to Nat3/Advanced Higher where appropriate.
• Commitment to safeguarding and PVG checks as part of the recruitment process.
• Ability to contribute to an inclusive school community and high standards of achievement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver BGE curriculum at St Augustine's RC High School.
• Support students to achieve high outcomes and develop resilience and creativity.
• Work within the school’s safeguarding policies and PVG requirements.

Skills

Teaching

Secondary education

Student support

Job description

Teacher of Broad General Education (BGE) - Fixed Term until 30/06/2027
St Augustine's RC High School

Hours: 35 per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary: £36,159 - £54,453 (pro rata for part time)

St Augustine's is a Catholic secondary school of approximately 1050 students situated in the west of the City of Edinburgh. Its catchment area encompasses five Catholic primary schools extending from South Queensferry in the north to Balerno in the south. However, as a result of parental choice, our current S1 contains students drawn from 31 primaries
St Augustine's stresses the importance of high levels of achievement for every student and there is a strong sense of community within the school. All staff of St Augustine's, teaching and non-teaching, are prepared to make a positive contribution to the school as a whole and to play their part as members of the St Augustine's community.

The post is full time in a busy school. Emphasis is on getting the best possible outcome for each of our students so resilience and creativity are welcome qualities for applicants. A range of abilities from Nat3 to Advanced Higher. Part time hours would be considered for the right candidate. Teachers are responsible for seeking approval of the Bishop of a Diocese for appointment to any post in a Catholic School in that area. For details on how to seek approval please go to http://sces.org.uk/church-approval

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.

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

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

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be anassessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

Happy to talk flexible working.

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