Teacher of Business Education

2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Council of Independent Schools Full time

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Business Education to join our highly successful and dynamic Business Education Department from August 2024 for a 1 year fixed-term contract until June 25.

The Business Education Department comprises 6 teachers, delivering Accounting, Business Management and Economics. All members of the department are very experienced practitioners, making this an extremely attractive opportunity for any practitioners who are looking to enhance and expand their teaching proficiency in any of these subjects whilst being in an extremely supportive and positive teaching environment.

All pupils in S2 study a general Business Education course. From S3-S6 the department delivers N5 through to AH courses. Results are consistently excellent in all three subjects.

In Business Education we aim to deliver lessons that are stimulating and thought-provoking learning experiences. We seek to deploy a variety of methods within lessons to cater for different ways of learning and thinking which result in high levels of engagement and enjoyment within lessons.

Package Description

When you join the team at Heriot's, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot's motto, to "distribute chearfullie", is at the heart of school - distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded the school.

Our most recent staff survey reported that 97% of employees at Heriot's feel motivated and happy to work here and we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment for all of our people. This aim is reflected in the package we offer which, for our teaching staff, in addition to salary (which includes a Heriot's enhancement), teacher holidays and pension, includes:

  • Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
  • Family friendly policies (Including Personal Emergency Leave Days)
  • Continued professional development opportunities
  • Travel to work schemes
  • School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
  • Employee Assistance programme, including 24/7 counselling helpline and high street, supermarket, and general retail discounts
  • Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community
We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, who are committed to upholding the school's ethos. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Main Responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full details.

The Ideal Candidate

In addition to curricular responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the extra-curricular life of the School.

This position may suit a probationer, all applicants must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the GTC Scotland.

Additional Information

Heriot's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus

George Heriot's Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot's School is governed by George Heriot's Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463#J-18808-Ljbffr

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