Job Description
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The High School of Dundee is seeking to appoint effective February 2026 a qualified, enthusiastic and effective Teacher of Business Education. The successful candidate will be part of a friendly, committed and high-performing department. This opportunity would suit an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or a newly qualified teacher. The post is on a supply basis.

The Business Education is a thriving dedicated team delivering real world learning in a welcoming, supportive environment. We deliver all levels of Business Management and Economics along with an exciting and innovative Form 1 and 2 Enterprise Course. 

Always catering to the individual pupil, we aim to support and inspire our learners to achieve their goals and potential. In doing so, we empower our people to flourish and reach their full potential. This has led to the rapid growth of this highly regarded department.

To achieve this:

• We are passionate about professional learning.
• We work closely together and share our ideas on developing learning and teaching.
• We treat every pupil as an individual to support all learners to reach their potential.

Accommodation and Resources

The Department has three teachers, each with their own classroom fitted with SmartBoard and Apple TV. All staff are provided with a laptop which connects to the SmartBoard via a docking system. Pupils have an iPad to support their learning.

The Candidate

Candidates should have a degree or equivalent in a related subject and be registered with the GTC Scotland. They should also have experience of teaching Business Education across all ages and stages and be able to demonstrate initiative, teacher leadership as well as a commitment to excellence. 

The successful applicant should have a passion for the subject and an interest in how to deliver learning in a meaningful and engaging way. Enthusiastic and dynamic, they should have excellent verbal, written and IT communication skills and the ability to interact positively with pupils, parents, and colleagues. 

Interested candidates are welcome to make informal enquiries in advance of the closing date.

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About the High School of Dundee

At the High School of Dundee, our unique location in the heart of the city is a major strength, helping our pupils feel connected to the real world, creating fully rounded and grounded young people. The school currently has over 900 pupils, from age 3-18, who divide their time between our main city centre campus and our extensive sports facility, Mayfield.

Our approach is built on a profound belief that if young people are valued, supported known, and engaged in their learning, they can achieve amazing things. We have a long track record of outstanding exam results, which we owe to our rigorous approach, expertise built up over many years and a genuine desire to see our pupils realise their potential.

In our Primary School, the children work daily on the crucial building blocks of literacy and numeracy, but the focus is also on making learning fun, engaging and wide-ranging. And in the Senior Years, choice is paramount. In S3, our pupils can choose eight subjects to focus on, while in S5 they can select from 25 subjects at Higher level. At Advanced Higher, 23 subjects are available.

The timetabling of exciting new interdisciplinary STEM Innovation and Business Enterprise courses, in addition to computer science for all, has embedded Future Skills into our curriculum. xkybehq In tandem, the development of partnerships with local businesses is allowing us to provide real world learning opportunities which further enriches our pupils’ learning.

A focus on the essential importance of Pastoral Care and on encouraging all pupils to make the most of the opportunities presented by our vibrant and extensive co-curriculum, helps create an environment in which the School’s Core Values are ever-present and where the desire to learn, support one another and grow is embraced by all.