Curriculum Leader of Business and Computing Studies

Curricular Leader of Business and Computing Studies - fixed term until 29/06/2027

St Thomas of Aquin's RC HS

Salary: £64,659 - £64,659 (pro-rata for part-time)

Hours: 8.45 per week

St Thomas of Aquin’s vision is of a community where all belong, guided by honesty and compassion, aspiring to grow in faith and learning, and supporting each other to fulfil our God-given potential. The school and Faculty improvement cycle focusses on the leadership of staff and pupils to improve the learning experiences which will then translate into the best attainment and achievement outcomes for pupils. St Thomas of Aquin’s is focussed on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for all pupils; closing the attainment gap between the most and least disadvantaged pupils; improvement in pupils’ health and wellbeing; and improvement in employability skills and sustained, positive school leaver destinations for all pupils.

Please ensure you have contacted The Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh so they can support you with the Catholic Approval for the specific post you are applying for: . It is important that candidates have Catholic Approval in place prior to being interviewed.

For further information regarding St Thomas of Aquin's RC HS please refer to the school website: and contact the Headteacher: ***email_hidden***

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.

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

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

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As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

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

Happy to talk flexible working.

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