Teacher of Modern Studies

Teacher of Modern Studies – Fixed Term until 26 June 2026

Portobello High School – a six‑year comprehensive school in the East of Edinburgh with over 1,500 students.

Salary: £34,938 – £52,614

Hours:

35 per week

Portobello High School offers a high standard of accommodation, a wide extracurricular programme, positive links with parents, and a commitment to partnerships with local businesses and the community. The school’s values are rooted in the collective vision of “Achieving Together” and focus on raising attainment, fostering inclusion and wellbeing, and advancing learning.

We want our learners to enjoy their learning and actively participate in engaging activities. The school is one of the first in Scotland to introduce a mobile phone policy with an innovative phone pouch system.

This role provides a great opportunity to join a large faculty comprised of Social Subjects, RMPS, and Psychology, and work closely with motivated colleagues across a range of subjects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• Preferred candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check required for any continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years.
• Unconditional offer contingent upon satisfactory pre‑employment checks.

Contact Greg McDowall, Headteacher – Tel:  or email.

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