Principal Teacher - Biology

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Posted 27 April 2026
LOCATION
Giffnock
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£74,154 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Teaching Biology Curriculum Development Leadership Education Classroom Management

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Principal Teacher - Biology - St Ninian's High School

Ref no: ERN06261

Published: 16/04/2026

Closes: 03/05/2026

Location: St Ninian's High School, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, East Renfrewshire, G46 6UG

Salary: £74,154 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

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Applicants for the above post should be able to demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to take the school forward within the context of one of Scotland’s highest performing local authorities.

Teachers who apply for a post in a Roman Catholic school are required to seek RC Church Approval at the time of applying for a post. Details on applying for RC Approval can be found here http://sces.org.uk/church-approval

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This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

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