Total 129 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Edinburgh, Scotland

Grade, Salary Range: UE07, £39,347.00 - £46,974.00

School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering

Institute/Discipline: Integrated Micro and Nano Systems

Full-time 35 hours per week

Fixed term for up to 5 years



The Opportunity:

This position is affiliated with the UKRI APRIL AI Hub that aspires to develop AI tools to accelerate innovation across semiconductor technologies, novel microchip designs and system architectures – leading to faster, cheaper, greener and overall, more power-efficient electronics. As one of nine UKRI funded AI Hubs, this is a highly visible programme both nationally and internationally.

The post-holder will work closely with a team of talented researchers and the APRIL operations team to support the development of novel AI capabilities, tools and methodologies that can enhance the productivity of engineers in designing, developing and testing advanced electronic devices and systems. More specifically, the post-holder will be able to develop and introduce AI tools in electronics testing and verification for predicting what to test and when. The research spans from improving scenario coverage in certification tests across devices/systems to automatically deciphering underlying physical mechanism is emerging beyond-CMOS devices.

The post-holder will have the ability to engage with world-leading experts across AI and electronics both at Edinburgh and in other UK higher education (HE) institutions but also industrial partners to ensure relevance of their Research in addressing state-of-art challenges in electronics.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organisation, and technical skills. They will enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be able to work on their own initiative as well as being an active team member. The role will report to the APRIL Hub Director (Principal Investigator), with on-going engagement with other researchers in the Hub as well as academic leads.

This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 60 months.

A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.



Your skills and attributes for success:

-A 1st class undergraduate degree and a PhD in Electronics or AI, or a clearly related area, with a proven contact with Electronics Testing and Verification, or a closely related area or equivalent industry experience.
-Experience in AI tools for Electronics Testing & Verification automation and with with Electronics Testing and instrumentation.
-A track record of research in AI, with a specific focus on Electronics Testing and Verification or a closely related area.
-Experience in delivering research project results in an Electronics Testing and Verification and/or AI context; i.e. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area.
-Ability to be adaptive and accepting of new ideas and a willingness to approach new challenges and adjusts plans to meet new priorities.

UE08, £48.350 - £59,421

School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering

Institute/Discipline: Integrated Micro and Nano Systems

Full-time 35 hours per week

Fixed term for up to 5 years

The Centre for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) at the University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for an experienced Research Fellow in AI for Electronics Testing & Verification automation. The position will be based at the King’s Buildings Campus.

The Opportunity:

This position is affiliated with the UKRI APRIL AI Hub that aspires to develop AI tools to accelerate innovation across semiconductor technologies, novel microchip designs and system architectures – leading to faster, cheaper, greener and overall, more power-efficient electronics. As one of nine UKRI funded AI Hubs, this is a highly visible programme both nationally and internationally.

The post-holder will work closely with a team of talented researchers and the APRIL operations team to lead the development of novel AI capabilities, tools and methodologies that can enhance the productivity of engineers in designing, developing and testing advanced electronic devices and systems. More specifically, the post-holder should have experience in developing and introducing AI tools in electronics testing and verification for predicting what to test and when. The research spans from improving scenario coverage in certification tests across devices/systems to automatically deciphering underlying physical mechanism is emerging beyond-CMOS devices.

The post-holder will have the ability to engage with world-leading experts across AI and electronics both at Edinburgh and in other UK higher education (HE) institutions but also industrial partners to ensure relevance of their Research in addressing state-of-art challenges in electronics.

The successful candidate will have experience of project development and project leadership in a research context, together with excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills. They will enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be able to work on their own initiative as well as being an active team member. The role will report to the APRIL Hub Director (Principal Investigator), with on-going engagement with other researchers in the Hub as well as academic leads.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A 1st class undergraduate degree and a PhD in Electronics or AI, or a clearly related area, with a proven contact with Electronics Testing and Verification, or a closely related area or equivalent industry experience.
Experience in AI tools for Electronics Testing & Verification automation and with with Electronics Testing and instrumentation.
A track record of research in AI, with a specific focus on Electronics Testing and Verification or a closely related area.
Experience in delivering research project results in an Electronics Testing and Verification and/or AI context; i.e. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area.
Ability to be adaptive and accepting of new ideas and a willingness to approach new challenges and adjusts plans to meet new priorities.

Grade UE07: £39,347 to £46,974 per annum.
School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Cell Biology / CSE
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: from 10th January 2025 until 9th January 2026.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Postdoctoral Research Associate in mammalian circadian research.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

The Opportunity:

To carry out research into the cell biology and protein biochemistry of mammalian circadian rhythmicity.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A PhD (or to be obtained within 3 months) in a relevant area.
Experience in expression and purification of recombinant proteins.
Experience in biophysical and structural biology techniques.
Experience in mammalian tissue culture.
Experience in circadian biology.

College of Social Sciences
School of Law

Research Intern
Vacancy Reference: 149876
Salary: UofG Grade 6, £32,332 - £36,024 per annum

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 573 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

The School of Law is seeking to appoint up to three Research Interns to support the work of its research groups in Corporate and Financial Law; Criminal Law; International Law, Conflict and Security; Legal Theory; Private Law; Public Law and the Scottish Civil Justice Hub. You can learn more about each of these groups by visiting: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/law/research/groups/

The Interns will work with research group heads and the School’s Directors of Research to provide support to the groups. The nature of the work will be varied and could include organising research related events, disseminating information online and on social media, providing research assistance for particular research projects or funding applications and/or undertaking research administration.

This is an opportunity to get involved in and gain an insight into the research activities of the Law School. The School has a vibrant research environment, which you will become part of. We host numerous research events, welcome visiting scholars from around the world, publish world leading outputs and work with non-academic partners so that our research can make a difference to society. You would also be able to take advantage of the University’s extensive training and support programme for academic researchers.

These posts are full time (35 hours per week), one-year appointments and may suit recent LLB graduates in particular.

Informal enquiries may be directed to the School’s Directors of Research, Professors James Chalmers and Fiona Leverick (law-research-director@glasgow.ac.uk).

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University of Glasgow
College of Science and Engineering Administration

Research Support Administrator (3 positions)
Vacancy Reference: 148551
Grade/Pay Scale: UofG Grade 5, £25,138 - £29,605 per annum

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 572 years. Today, we are one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 13th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 Research Administrators to work within the College of Science and Engineering (CoSE).

In these roles, the successful candidates will provide comprehensive research management support, administration and process advice and guidance to Project Co-ordinators and Principal Investigators across the college, fostering a strong customer service culture.

The postholders will be the main point of contact between College staff and University Services Research Support Office staff to clarify, and implement administrative requirements and resolve issues in order to provide effective research management support to Principal Investigators.

In addition, they will provide administration support to the College Research Office.

These posts are full time (35 hours per week) and two posts are available for up to 12 months and the third for up to 7 months or until the substantive postholders return.

Please Note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised that the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application.

Closing date: 23:45 on 31st July 2024

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Clinical grade AMN2: £43,504.00 - £64,461.00 per annum
CMVM/Edinburgh Cancer Centre
Full-time: 40 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 3.5 years


The Opportunity:

Edinburgh Cancer Centre is seeking a motivated Clinical Research Fellow with experience at Specialty Trainee level in Oncology. This prestigious position is an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring researcher to embark on an original research project leading to a PhD as part of a European research programme in digital patient-centred care.

This post is full-time clinical post (40 hours per week).

Your skills and attributes for success:

Enthusiasm for patient-centred care
An appetite for data-driven health research and digital innovation
Specialty Training in Oncology
Research Project: The successful candidate will engage in an innovative research project tailored towards digital health solutions in cancer care. The specific focus of the project will be mutually defined post-interview, aligning with the strategic priorities of the Edinburgh Cancer Informatics research group and the MyPath Horizon Europe programme [http:/mypath-cancercare.eu]. Key research areas may include digital health, epidemiology, health technology assessment, health economics, quality improvement, real world data, and informatics.

Clinical Implementation: The role involves supporting a critical implementation study evaluating the MyPath digital solution for the use case of metastatic breast cancer management, in collaboration with a pan-European team of health researchers, co-led from Oslo University Hospital and the University of Edinburgh.

Clinical Exposure: The fellow will gain practical experience by working in a breast cancer oncology outpatient clinic once a week, supporting the implementation study as well as contributing directly to patient care and clinical research integration.

What We Offer: The Clinical Fellow will join a world-class research environment at one of the leading cancer research centers. They will benefit from direct mentorship and guidance from an expert supervisory team in Oncology, Clinical Research and Palliative Care. There will be broad opportunities for professional development and acquiring specialized skills through various postgraduate educational programmes at the University of Edinburgh’s Usher Institute and Institute of Genetics and Cancer.

UE07 £39,347-£46,974 per annum
CSE / School of Geosciences
Fixed term 36 months
Full time 35 hours per week

The Opportunity:

Develop ecological understanding of viruses of methane cycling prokaryotes in peatlands. This is to be achieved using metagenomics, viromics, methane flux analysis and population dynamics modelling in collaboration with a large international team funded by Human Frontier Science Program.

This post is fixed term (36 months) and full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success: Relevant PhD or equivalent experience in microbial ecology, microbiology, bioinformatics, computational biology

Knowledge of microbial community ecology and interactions and an up-to-date understanding of the science of the biogeochemical cycling of elements and microbial controls
A high standard of programming skills relevant to microbial sequencing data analysis and ability to effectively manage and process large data sets
Good organisational skills and ability to work independently under appropriate supervision to a high academic standard, in addition to team-working
Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing

Grade UE07 £39,347- £46,974 per annum
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences/University of Edinburgh Business School
Fixed Term: 36 months/3 years (September 2024 - February 2027)

Full Time: 35 hours per week

We are looking to hire a highly motivated Research Fellow in Food Systems Thinking (Analytical Support), with excellent analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills, to work on our new Wellcome Trust Living Good Food Nation Lab project (https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/people-and-projects/grants-awarded/building-health-centred-net-zero-aligned-food).

This project is closely linked to exciting new Scottish legislation, the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act, and aims to support its ongoing implementation. Led by University of Edinburgh Business School, our transdisciplinary team brings together academic, governmental, public sector and 3rd sector partners with expertise in nutrition and public health, environmental modelling, public food procurement, food policy and governance, anthropology, and sociology, of food, food and procurement law, social policy, behavioural change, and food systems transformation.

This post is advertised as fixed term (36 months) and full-time (35 hours per week) however, we are open to considering part-time (4-5 days) and/or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working with a minimum requirement for 2 days/week on campus working.

The Opportunity:

Working closely with Professor Lindsay Jaacks and Dr Peter Alexander (Unit Leads – Analytical Unit), the Research Fellow in Food Systems Transformation (Analytical Support) will provide essential analytical support to relevant authorities in Scotland including reviewing, refining, and baselining a basket of indictors of progress for measuring food systems transformation. Indicators will cover the outcome categories listed in the GFN Act namely: 1) the environment, including climate change, wildlife and the natural environment; 2) health and physical and mental wellbeing; 3) social and economic wellbeing; 4) economic development, 5) animal welfare, 6) education, and 7) child poverty.


Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD or equivalent professional experience in relevant field. This includes a wide range of possible quantitative disciplines such as economics, statistics, environmental science, or epidemiology.
Skills in writing for academic and/or stakeholder audiences, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or stakeholder outputs.
Interest in food systems transformation in Scotland
Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team.
Highly organized and adept at multi-tasking.

Join us as our Head of Group Public Policy Research & Political Risk

• This is a varied and engaging role in which you’ll be responsible for supporting your function and wider business with policy development, political horizon scanning, political engagement and the identification of political risk
• You’ll be working with senior stakeholders and leading a highly skilled team, continually driving the identification and mitigation of potential risks
• Your work will have an enormous impact as you’ll develop and implement our centre of expertise regarding political policy, research and risk

What you'll do

As our Head of Group Public Policy Research & Political Risk, you’ll be responsible for driving the development of policy interventions. In doing so, you’ll develop our strategic approach for the use of lobbying governments and politicians across the UK. You’ll be expected to stay abreast of the key political policy areas of the day in order to develop our policy positions across a number of areas.

In addition to this, you’ll be responsible for:

• The horizon scanning of key issues covering policy and political risk
• Identifying any political risks we might face before developing mitigating actions
• Developing research materials to support regional board communications, influencer engagement and the Levelling Up agenda
• Developing simple, accessible materials on our strategy and purpose for external use

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for someone with the ability to deliver clear, well researched materials for external parties covering our strategy. As such, you’ll be able to deal with highly sensitive and confidential materials.

Along with an understanding of our wider strategy, you’ll have the ability to research complex political policies and how they affect us and our customers.

You will also need a contacts book, the desire to build that contacts book and the willingness to engage with politicians and officials on an ongoing and out of hours basis.

We’re also looking for:

• The ability to build strong and widespread relationships across the bank
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate innovative solutions to potential risks
• Effective leadership skills to manage a highly skilled, experienced and well connected team
• The ability to lobby government on areas of political policy and risk that affect us

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Science Technician
Broughton High School

Salary: £26,788 - £30,751 (pro-rata for part time)
Hours: 21.75 per week

Monday - Wednesday 08:00 – 16:00 (45 minutes break each day)

(Other 3-day combinations will be considered)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised person to join our busy Science Faculty.

The role will involve:

• Preparing materials, equipment and science areas for use by teachers and students.
• Assisting in demonstrating the use of equipment and apparatus
• Designing and constructing equipment and apparatus for use in experiments.
• Maintaining an adequate range of stock and efficient stock levels. This includes maintenance of a stores system and completion of purchase orders for final approval by the Principal Teacher in line with Council Purchasing procedures.
• The postholder will also ensure that the stores are well organised and hazardous substances are labelled and kept in a safe place.
• Ensuring that materials and equipment are maintained in good order and in a safe condition.
• Ensuring that the preparation rooms, fume cupboards and laboratories are kept in a safe and tidy condition. Where applicable, may supervise Technician(s) and Learning Assistants within the Science Department and utilise the requisition system.
• Monitoring stock levels, reordering and issuing work sheets as required.
• Assisting the teaching staff in the support work necessary to prepare and operate TAPS/Standard Grade laboratories and computer aided teaching methods within the science area.
• Undertaking relevant administrative duties i.e. statistical returns, diaries, equipment lists and inventories etc.
• The post holder will undertake any other relevant duties, as required by the Senior Technician or Principal Teacher.

Good working knowledge of IT systems both hardware and software is desirable.

Candidates may be asked to provide basic first aid. A suitable qualification in first aid or experience in this area along with a willingness to undertake any necessary training is desirable.

If you feel you would enjoy this rewarding role we would love to hear from you.      

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.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

Requirements

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Curriculum Leader of Science (Biology) - fixed term until 26/06/2025
Craigmount High School

Salary: £61,686
Hours: 35 per week

We welcome applications from student-centred professionals with high expectations, commitment and rigorous standards. A willingness to contribute to whole-school life is also a defining characteristic of our highly motivated and excellent staff.

The City of Edinburgh Council is an equal opportunities employer and will prevent discrimination, particularly on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, colour, religious belief, political belief, sexuality, nationality, ethnic origin, age, trade union activity, responsibility for dependents or employment status.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

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.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Teacher of Mathematics - fixed term until 27/06/2025
Broughton High School

Salary: £32,217 - £48,516 (pro-rata for part time)
Hours: 22.91 per week

Monday to Wednesday

We are looking for an inspirational and passionate teacher of Mathematics to join the highly experienced team within our Mathematics and Engineering Faculty.

Broughton High School is a popular, comprehensive school with high aspirations for its very diverse population. As a valued member of our staff, you will have enthusiasm and the ability to plan flexible programmes of learning within your subject area which meet the specific needs of all learners. You should be confident, have a passion for Mathematics and be able to demonstrate that you are an innovative practitioner.

Desired qualities

• Commitment to support the development of Employability Skills with learners
• Support and development of active partnerships within the community
• Interest in and concern for others (staff and students)
• Good understanding of self and interpersonal relationships • Imagination and creativity
• Energy and a positive attitude

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

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.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

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Grade 7, £39,347-£46,974

School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering

Institute of Multiscale Thermofluids

Fixed Term Contract- 24 months

Full Time- 35 hours per week



The Opportunity:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position is to work with Dr Rohit Pillai in the Institute for Multiscale Thermofluids, School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh. This position is funded by his ERC Starting Grant NANO-COOL (underwritten by the UKRI). This project focuses on developing a computational toolkit to design the next generation of electronics cooling devices. The candidate is expected to have expertise and experience in particle-based computer simulations in the broad area of interfacial phenomena or heat and mass transfer.

This post will focus on: a) running molecular simulations of heat transfer at complex solid/liquid interfaces; and b) extending the application of our recently-developed spectral capabilities to understand and optimise interfacial heat transfer. For an overview of our recent work in this area, as well as the broad contours of the proposed work, see our recent paper: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jpcc.4c00536.


Our group is broadly interested in computational/theoretical study of nanoscale physics underlying interfacial phenomena, with a focus on engineering applications. We use molecular dynamics, kinetic theory, computational fluid dynamics, and multiscale modelling. Further details about our research group can be found at https://multiscaleflowx.ac.uk. Exceptional research and training opportunities in our research group include:

weekly meetings with PI and regular group meetings to discuss the research progress;
collaborating with a large interdisciplinary network of researchers;
regular opportunities for travel to national/international conferences to present new research;
training and experience in state-of-the-art engineering research software;
exceptional career development opportunities (most of our recent PDRAs have either moved into independent academic roles or won competitive research fellowships by the end of their contract).
Interviews will be held soon after the closing date of the advert, and the position is set to commence in September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is for 24 months in the first instance, with extension possible based on performance and mutual interest. Informal enquiries are welcome and should please be directed to R.Pillai@ed.ac.uk. Please get in touch for example if you meet some - but not all - the listed criteria, and would like to ascertain your background fit for this advertised role



Your skills and attributes for success:

-An undergraduate degree and a computational PhD in engineering, physical sciences, applied mathematics or a clearly related area.
-Proven track record of research in computational solid/fluid dynamics, with a specific expertise in interfacial phenomena or heat and mass transfer.
-Demonstrable skills in developing and running particle-based computer simulations.
-A track record of high-quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed journal articles.
-Strong oral and written communication skills, including with colleagues from different backgrounds.

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Teacher of Mathematics/Teacher of Support for Learning with ability to support BGE Maths - fixed term until 30/09/2025
Liberton High School

Salary: £32,217 - £48,516
Hours: 35 per week

We are a successful school, which is evident in our attainment journey over the past 5 years. Liberton serves a socially diverse community where 70% of our students live in quintile 1 and 2 of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, and many of our families join us from a variety of different countries and cultures. This all adds to our pride in that our School represents a community where each individual is valued and respected and welcome for who they are.

Our core school belief is that ‘Everyone Matters’ this is visible and lived by pupils, staff and families. It is underpinned by our values of Ready, Respectful and Responsible. We believe in positive relationships for learning, and that every person has the right to achieve, and exceed their potential.

Due to staffing changes within the department, an opportunity has arisen for a qualified Mathematics teacher or a Support for Learning Teacher with the ability to teach BGE Maths to join our Mathematics department. We are looking for a candidate who can add their experience and knowledge to existing teaching and introduce new ideas and strategies appropriate to our learners.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

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.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Teacher of Computing Science
St Thomas of Aquin's RC High School

Salary: £32,217 - £48,516 (pro-rata for part time)
Hours: 12.74 per week

St Thomas of Aquin’s Roman Catholic High School is a learning community which provides a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment where staff, parents and pupils are inspired and motivated to work hard for one another to ensure the full potential of all pupils are fulfilled. The school improvement plan focusses on the areas of improvement in children and young people’s attainment/achievement, particularly in literacy and numeracy; closing the attainment gap between the most and least disadvantaged children and young people; improvement in children and young people’s health and wellbeing; and improvement in employability skills and sustained, positive school leaver destinations for all young people. A major focus of the school’s improvement plan is to continue to work towards ensuring there is no pattern between lower attainment and children living in poverty.

Catholic Schools: It is not necessary to be of the Catholic faith to apply for this role. However, since this is a Roman Catholic school, appointees will require to be approved with regard to religious belief and character by the Church. The successful candidate must therefore contact the Edinburgh Diocesan Staffing Adviser to verify or establish their status with regard to Church Approval. The candidate should go to the website: www.sces.org.uk/approval and fill in the relevant forms online.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

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.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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