Teacher of Art

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Leith Academy is seeking a passionate Teacher of Art for a fixed-term position until June 2026. The role involves planning and delivering lessons, working collaboratively with a dedicated team, and utilizing digital learning tools to enhance student engagement. The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse and inclusive educational environment, fostering the development of the Art subject within the school.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Art required.
• Experience with S1-6 lesson planning and delivery.
• Confidence in incorporating digital learning in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons for S1-6.
• Work collegiately with department members.
• Promote current standards of achievement in Art.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Digital Learning

Education

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Job Description

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Teacher of Art - Fixed Term until 26/06/2026

Location: Leith Academy

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 (pro-rata for part time)

Hours: 22.35 per week

An enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Art is required to join our thriving team on a fixed-term contract from 11th August 2025 until 26th June 2026. You will join a positive department dedicated to ensuring success in learning for all. The Art department is part of the Creative Arts Faculty, which offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including school shows and after-school clubs.

You will be expected to plan and deliver lessons for S1-6 and work collegiately with department members. Leith Academy utilizes 1:1 iPads throughout the school to enhance learning both in school and at home. The successful applicant should be confident incorporating digital learning in their classroom.

Leith Academy is a diverse and comprehensive secondary school in Edinburgh with approximately 1079 pupils.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic professionals with the vision and energy to sustain and promote the current standards of achievement and to foster the continued development of the subject within the school.

Find out more about our school and our work at https://leithacademy.uk.

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

This post involves 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. If the candidate has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

We are committed to creating a workplace where all staff feel valued, included, and able to perform at their best. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce with varied values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds.

We are open to flexible working arrangements.

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