Teacher of Chemistry (Maternity Cover)

  • Organisation: Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools
  • Location: Scotland
  • Salary info £34,508.00 - £49,977.00 per annum
    Remuneration is dependant on skills and experience
  • Tenure: Full-time / Fixed Term
  • Closing Date: Friday 25 October 2024

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Teacher of Chemistry (Maternity Cover).

The Mary Erskine School is currently recruiting for a Teacher of Chemistry to join the School on a temporary basis as soon as possible until 19 December 2025, to cover a period of Maternity Leave.  The role is Full Time with a salary on the ESMS Teaching Staff Salary Scale Grade A which is £34,508 to £49,977 per annum. The role is based at The Mary Erskine School Ravelston site. 

The purpose of the role is to teach Chemistry at all levels, up to and including Advanced Higher. 

The successful candidate must have a recognised Teaching Qualification with subject specific degree level qualification. The successful candidate must be registered with, or be eligible to be registered with, the GTCS. 

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: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family friendly policies, use of the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations.

 

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.

The closing date is 12pm on Friday, 25 October 2024 and we anticipate interviews will be held week commencing 28 October 2024.   



About ESMS

Our Vision is to empower learners within our community through innovative approaches and transformative experiences, cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Through a dynamic education and a culture of determination, we inspire students to dream big, set ambitious goals, and surpass their own expectations, ensuring every child has the opportunity to excel and achieve a fulfilling, successful life, whatever path they choose.

Our Mission is to develop resilient, accomplished, and values-driven students equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to lead full, happy lives and shape a better world.

Aims

  • We offer an outstanding, well-rounded education, to a diverse group of children
  • We take time to build strong relationships and to help our children feel happy, safe and secure so that they thrive emotionally and socially and academically
  • We provide an unrivalled range of activities outside the classroom, enabling our children to discover and develop their natural talents
  • We inspire children to aim high and achieve strong academic results
  • We give children every opportunity to seize and embrace every challenge that life throws at them
  • Our teachers inspire innovative thinkers with a love of learning that will last a lifetime
  • Our children develop the confidence to use their voices
  • Our five values embed character, inspiring children to develop good hearts, make good decisions and improve the world around them.

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Teacher of Chemistry (Maternity Cover).


Description

The Mary Erskine School is currently recruiting for a Teacher of Chemistry to join the School on a temporary basis as soon as possible until 19 December 2025, to cover a period of Maternity Leave.  The role is Full Time with a salary on the ESMS Teaching Staff Salary Scale Grade A which is £34,508 to £49,977 per annum. The role is based at The Mary Erskine School Ravelston site. 

The purpose of the role is to teach Chemistry at all levels, up to and including Advanced Higher. 

The successful candidate must have a recognised Teaching Qualification with subject specific degree level qualification. The successful candidate must be registered with, or be eligible to be registered with, the GTCS. 

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: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family friendly policies, use of the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations.

 

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.

The closing date is 12pm on Friday, 25 October 2024 and we anticipate interviews will be held week commencing 28 October 2024.   



About ESMS

Our Vision is to empower learners within our community through innovative approaches and transformative experiences, cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Through a dynamic education and a culture of determination, we inspire students to dream big, set ambitious goals, and surpass their own expectations, ensuring every child has the opportunity to excel and achieve a fulfilling, successful life, whatever path they choose.

Our Mission is to develop resilient, accomplished, and values-driven students equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to lead full, happy lives and shape a better world.

Aims

  • We offer an outstanding, well-rounded education, to a diverse group of children
  • We take time to build strong relationships and to help our children feel happy, safe and secure so that they thrive emotionally and socially and academically
  • We provide an unrivalled range of activities outside the classroom, enabling our children to discover and develop their natural talents
  • We inspire children to aim high and achieve strong academic results
  • We give children every opportunity to seize and embrace every challenge that life throws at them
  • Our teachers inspire innovative thinkers with a love of learning that will last a lifetime
  • Our children develop the confidence to use their voices
  • Our five values embed character, inspiring children to develop good hearts, make good decisions and improve the world around them.


Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools

Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools
Ravelston, Edinburgh, EH4 3NT, Scotland

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