Teacher of Geography - James Gillespie's High School

Teacher of Geography – fixed term until 29/06/2027

James Gillespie’s High School

Salary: £35,022 - £52,740.

Hours:

35 per week.

At James Gillespie’s High School, we work hard to create a nurturing environment in which all feel welcome and part of a larger family. We value high expectations, respect, inclusion, integrity and kindness.

With almost 1800 pupils we are one of the largest secondary schools in Edinburgh. Our Warrender Park Road campus comprises a main teaching block (Malala Building), a state‑of‑the‑art sports complex (Eric Liddell Sports Building) and an impressive music and drama suite including studio and theatre (Muriel Spark Building) with further teaching accommodation in our grade‑1 listed building, Brunstfield House. We also have a newly refurbished annexe (Darroch) at Gillespie Street.

Staff will regularly travel between the two sites.

They will be enthusiastic and have demonstrated contributions to department and whole school activities in previous posts.

• Regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• 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.
• Offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to successful completion of these checks.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience.

Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

For further information please contact admin

Happy to talk flexible working.