Head of Modern Studies
- Location:
- The Mary Erskine School, EH4 3NT
- Salary:
- £56,331 - £57,282 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
The Mary Erskine School is seeking to appoint a Head of Modern Studies on a full-time, permanent basis from August 2025.
The Head of Modern Studies will teach Modern Studies and Politics at all levels, up to and including Advanced Higher. They are also responsible for providing leadership to, and management of, members of the department.
To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided.
Eligibility
ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right work in the UK.
Benefits
Staff are offered a range of benefits including: use of the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours and membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations, as well as access to our EAP provider, Care First.
Values
We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.
ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.
All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
In order to apply for the position, applicants must visit https://jobsearch.esms.org.uk/ to submit their application.
Any enquiries about this position should be directed to recruitment@esms.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Thursday, 6 February 2025. We anticipate interviews will be held week commencing Monday, 24 February 2025.