Teacher of Physical Education - James Gillespie's High School

Teacher of Physical Education - Fixed Term until 29 June 2027 James Gillespie's High School Salary: £36,159 - £54,453 Hours: 35 per week, 52 weeks 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 over 1850 pupils we are one of the largest secondary schools in Edinburgh. Our Warrender Park Road campus comprises of 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, Bruntsfield House and in our Warrender building. We also have an annexe (Darroch) at Gillespie Street. Staff will regularly travel between the two sites. We are looking to recruit a Teacher of Physical Education on a fixed term contract to 29 June 2027. They will be enthusiastic and have demonstrated contributions to department and whole school activities in previous posts.   For further information please visit our website at admin@jamesgillespies.edin.sch.uk.  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. Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education. 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. Find out more about our commitment to equalities Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Secondary Teacher Person Specification https://counter.adcourier.com/emFjLm1lcnJ5bGVlcy4zNzg4My4xMzUzMkBjaXR5b…;