Job Description
Children, Education and Justice Services
Teacher of History - fixed term until 13/02/
Balerno Community High School
Salary: £33, - £50,
Hours: 35 per week
Balerno High School is a fully comprehensive, non-denominational high school situated in the southwest of Edinburgh. We are proud to be school community built on strong relationships and a commitment to success. Our school values promote excellence and resilience; and we provide a learning and teaching environment built on respect, honesty and inclusion, which reflects our Gold Rights Respecting Schools accreditation.
We are seeking a motivated, skilled and enthusiastic teacher to join our successful Social Subjects faculty team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about History and committed to inspiring students to achieve their full potential.
As part of our innovated approach to education, we have recently embarked on a 1 to 1 device digital journey. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience integrating digital skills into their teaching practice, enhancing both student engagement and learning.
You should be committed to further raising the attainment and achievement of all our pupils and be able to demonstrate an active interest in current educational developments. The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to the wider life of the school and to extend the range of extra curricular clubs on offer.
Experience and knowledge of teaching National level courses from N5 to Higher are highly desirable. candidates with experience and knowledge of classical studies higher would also be desirable.
The post is a Maternity cover for 12 months