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Teacher of PE, Fixed-Term until June 2027
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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and committed Teacher of Physical Education to join our successful Physical Education Department from October 2026 until June 2027.
The PE Department comprises a total of nine full time and part time members of staff, a full time Director of Rowing, Director of Rugby and a part time Strength and Conditioning Coach and an excellent coaching team. The department is well resourced with excellent facilities including a purpose-built sports centre on campus and our site at Goldenacre which houses several rugby, hockey and astro-turf pitches. We aim to provide a safe, inclusive place to encourage positive relationships through the teaching and learning of PE and sport. We also offer opportunities for those who aspire to achieve excellence in sport, sporting academics and improve vocational potential.
Physical Education is taught through Core PE to all pupils from Nursery to S5 and a Games programme that encompasses P5 to S6. In S3 pupils have the option to choose National 5 PE, progressing on to Higher PE in S5 and S6. The successful applicant will be required to teach across all levels.
The department runs an extensive extra-curricular programme which the applicant would be expected to contribute to throughout the week and on Saturday mornings.
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Main Responsibilities
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Ideal Candidate
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
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.
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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.
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