Teacher - Craft, Design and Technology

Teacher of Craft, Design and Technology Castlebrae Community CampusSalary: £36,159 - £54,453 Hours: 35 per weekCastlebrae Community Campus is a non-denominational secondary school providing comprehensive education in the Craigmillar, Niddrie and Newcraighall areas of Edinburgh. Over the last five years the attainment of the school has risen by 84%. Its three associated Primary Schools are Castleview, Niddrie Mill and Newcraighall. The roll of the school at June 2026 is 575. We moved into our new school building in April 2022. The catchment area is one of the most economically deprived in Edinburgh. The percentage of students who have registered free school meal entitlement is 42%. Pupils that are in Scottish Indicator of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) deciles 1 and 2 make up 81% of the school. Our average SIMD is 1.47 - lowest in the authority.  We are looking for a creative and innovative individual who will be able to apply their skills, knowledge and experience to support our pupils to achieve success within our CDT Department as a Teacher of CDT. We are a forward-thinking school community and committed to developing and empowering colleagues as leaders of learning. Courses we already deliver include Graphic Communication, Practical Woodwork, Practical Metal Work and a range of construction qualifications delivered in partnership with the local college and industry partners. 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 CouncilHappy to talk flexible working.Follow us on X at @edincounciljobsView