Teacher of Science/Physics - Broughton High School

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Teacher of Science/Physics – fixed term until 04/04/2025
Broughton High School

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

We are looking for an inspirational and passionate teacher of science to join the highly experienced team within our science faculty. We would particularly welcome applications from Teachers with experience and/or the ability to deliver Physics lessons at N5, but this is not essential.

Broughton High School is a popular, comprehensive school with high aspirations for its very diverse population. As a valued member of our staff, you will have enthusiasm and the ability to plan flexible programmes of learning within your subject area which meet the specific needs of all learners. You should be confident, have a passion for Science and be able to demonstrate that you are a supportive team player.

Desired qualities

• Experience of delivering Physics lessons at N4, N5 and Higher levels.
• Interest in and concern for others (staff and students)
• Good understanding of self and interpersonal relationships
• Imagination and creativity
• Energy and a positive attitude
• Cheerful with a sense of humour

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

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. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

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