Job Description
Position: Teacher of History
Location: Wester Hailes High School, 5 Murrayburn Drive, Edinburgh, EH14 2SU
Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
About Wester Hailes High School
At Wester Hailes High School, we place learning at the centre of all we do, believing that in the right environment, everyone can learn and grow.
We nurture and promote partnerships between staff, pupils, parents, and the community to encourage all learners to be the best they can be.
We are inclusive, embrace diversity, and respect everyone as equals.
We are committed to being a centre of excellence in our community. Our culture is ambitious, supporting high attendance, achievement, and attainment. We pride ourselves on positive relationships between staff and pupils.
Role Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be a skilled, effective teacher, committed to experiential learning, with the ability to engage all young people and manage positive behaviour. A commitment to warm, respectful relationships with young people, families, and colleagues is essential. Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation skills, and the capacity for leadership and teamwork are required.
Additional Information
Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.
This position involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate must join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. If the candidate has spent over 3 months outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be necessary. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.
We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued and included, recognizing the benefits of a diverse workforce.
We welcome flexible working arrangements.
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Applications cannot be made online; please refer to the advert for further details.
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