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 Edinburgh is seeking a skilled Teacher of Art & Design for a fixed-term position until June 2026. The role offers a competitive salary and involves working in a supportive environment focused on student success. Ideal candidates will be motivated and experienced, contributing to a diverse and inclusive community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Highly skilled and motivated teacher of Art & Design.
• Experience in teaching required.

Responsibilities

• Join the expressive arts faculty at Gracemount High School.
• Involves regulated work with children.

Skills

Art & Design

Job description

Job Description

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

Location: Gracemount High School

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589

Hours: 35 per week

About the School

Gracemount High School is a small non-denominational secondary school with just over 600 pupils, serving the Southeast Edinburgh community. Founded in 1959 as a junior secondary school, it has been a comprehensive six-year high school since the late 1960s. The school was built under PPP and opened in 2003. The 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.

Our Community and Values

We are a successful, thriving school serving a socially diverse community, 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. Our school values—Responsible, Respectful, and Safe—support a positive culture focused on building confidence and celebrating student success.

Role Overview

We seek a highly skilled, motivated, and experienced teacher of Art & Design to join our expressive arts faculty.

Additional Information

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

Employment Conditions

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

This role involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the PVG Scheme. The preferred candidate will need to join or update their PVG Scheme membership. If the candidate has spent over 3 months 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.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating a workplace where all feel valued, included, and able to excel. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce and aim to attract individuals with varied backgrounds, values, and experiences.

Additional Notes

We are open to flexible working arrangements.

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