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.EligibilityESMS 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.BenefitsStaff 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.ValuesWe 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 2024and we anticipate interviews will be held week commencing 28 October 2024. About ESMSOur Visionis 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 Missionis 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.AimsWe offer an outstanding, well-rounded education, to a diverse group of childrenWe take time to build strong relationships and to help our childrenfeel happy, safe and secure so that they thriveemotionally and socially and academicallyWe provide an unrivalled range of activities outside the classroom, enabling our children to discover and develop their natural talentsWe inspire children to aim high and achieve strong academic resultsWe give children every opportunity to seize and embrace everychallenge that life throws at themOur teachers inspire innovative thinkers with a love of learning that will last a lifetimeOur children develop the confidence to use their voicesOur five values embed character, inspiring children to develop good hearts, make good decisions and improve the world around them.
