Vacancies In Edinburgh – Teacher of Biology In Edinburgh

Overview

Position Title: Teacher of Biology

Company:  City Of Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Job Description

The school’s catchment is in a designated area of high deprivation.  Free Meal Entitlement is 40% and one quarter of our pupil body have additional support for learning requirements.  Approximately 10% of our pupil cohort are LAC.  The vision for the school reflects this need and a range of nurturing and inclusive measures (including a zero exclusion approach) have been introduced to best support all young people that attend the school.  We benefit from close links with a range of partners.

Responsibilities:

• The curriculum rationale is to meet the needs of every young person so that when they leave school they have a portfolio of skills, experiences, qualifications and a knowledge of the job market to ensure they enter a sustained positive destination.
• To that end the school strongly encourages all young people to stay on at school until the end of S6.
• An innovative, aspirational Senior Phase linked to employment, using vocational courses and strong college links as well as traditional subject provision ensures that every young person has a curriculum that suits their needs and ambitions.

Requirements:

• This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the City of Edinburgh Council.