Teacher of Art and Design

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

Job summary

A leading school in Southeast Edinburgh is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Art & Design for a fixed term position until June 2026. The ideal candidate will be skilled and experienced, contributing to a positive school culture and supporting a diverse student body. The role involves 35 hours per week, with a competitive salary range of £33,594 to £50,589, reflecting the importance of the position within the educational community.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled and experienced teacher of Art & Design required.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Join the dynamic Expressive Arts faculty.
• Focus on building confidence and celebrating student success.

Skills

Motivation

Experience

Teaching

Job description

Job Description

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Teacher of Art & Design - fixed term until 26/06/2026

Location: Gracemount High School

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589

Hours: 35 per week

Gracemount High School is a small non-denominational secondary school with just over 600 pupils, serving the community of Southeast Edinburgh. Established in 1959 as a junior secondary school, it has been a fully comprehensive six-year high school since the late 1960s.

Built under PPP and opened in 2003, the school's leadership team includes the Head Teacher, three Depute Head Teachers, a Senior Development Officer, and a Business Manager. The school employs 50 teaching staff and 20 support staff.

We are a successful and thriving school community that serves a socially diverse population, with over 70% of students living in quintile 1 and 2 of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation. Our staff are skilled, conscientious, and caring, and we are proud of our students' achievements.

We seek to appoint a highly skilled, motivated, and experienced teacher of Art & Design to join our dynamic Expressive Arts faculty.

Our school values of Responsible, Respectful, and Safe underpin our positive culture and ethos, focusing on building confidence and celebrating student success.

For more information, please visit our website at www.gracemounthighschool.co.uk.

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

This position involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. If the candidate has spent more than 3 months outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory checks.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all staff feel valued and able to perform at their best. We value diversity and believe it enriches our organization.

We are open to flexible working arrangements.

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