Teacher of Computing Basic

About the school

Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools (ESMS) is a school for 3-18 year olds in the heart of Edinburgh, where innovation thrives. The school is committed to the individual ambitions of every student by pushing the boundaries of traditional academia. It cultivates creativity, critical thinking and collaboration, empowering learners to dream big and surpass their own expectations through progressive teaching and learning. The approach provides an expansive range of academic and extra-curricular opportunities, as well as a dedicated wellbeing programme that supports the whole child. Staff are passionate, pioneering and strive for excellence, with the school investing in their careers and supporting their ambitions so that they flourish professionally and personally.

The role

ESMS is recruiting a Teacher of Computing to join the Senior School Computing Department on a permanent, full-time basis. The salary is £52,508 and an immediate start is available, subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. The role is based at the ESM Senior School on the Queensferry Road site. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about engaging with current research, reflecting critically on their practice and contributing to professional dialogue around effective teaching and learning. Approaches should be informed by recognised frameworks, including the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s 12 Principles of Computing Pedagogy. The department’s core curriculum is built around Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL and PHP. The post holder will possess strong expertise in these languages and be willing to explore and introduce emerging languages, tools and technologies where they enhance pupils’ learning.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver appropriate lessons to classes S1 to S6
• Assess student progress via formal and informal assessment
• Report on progress and give feedback as part of the school’s reporting process

Requirements

• General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) registration, or eligibility for registration
• A recognised teaching qualification and a subject-specific degree-level qualification
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload with good attention to detail
• Passion for Computing and for promoting the subject to young people
• Ability to embody and promote the school values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity and Curiosity

Benefits & package

• Fee remission from Nursery to S6
• Free school lunches
• Paid moving house day
• Free Sports’ Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites
• Auto-enrolment in the Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave
• Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme
• Employee Assistance Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
• Annual professional review process
• Regular salary reviews
• Funding towards professional qualifications

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. 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 posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.