Teacher of Art - Dunbar Grammar School - EAL11306. Job in Dunbar Education & Training Jobs

East Lothian Council; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary full-time position for a Teacher of Art at a leading school in Dunbar, starting in August 2025. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, and assessment of students. Candidates must be registered with GTCS and demonstrate commitment to student welfare. Applications are encouraged from probationers pending full registration.

Qualifications

• Registered with GTCS as a teacher of relevant subject.
• Experience in teaching S1-S6.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned classes with preparation and correction.
• Assessing, recording, and reporting on pupils' work.
• Promoting and safeguarding the health and welfare of pupils.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Assessment

Education

GTCS Full Registration

Provisional Registration

Job description

Vacancy Information

Temporary post until 26th June 2026
Days of Work:
Monday - Friday
To start 11th August 2025.

Applications are welcome from current probationers pending attainment of full registration with the GTCS.

The post is a temporary full-time Teacher of Art and part of the Expressive Arts faculty. There are currently 12 teachers in the faculty, including the PT.

The start date would be in August 2025.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Head Teacher: John Johnstone

Address: Summerfield Road, Dunbar, EH42 1NJ

Telephone: [phone]

E-mail: admin@
School Website: .org/dunbargrammar/home

Dunbar Grammar is a six-year, fully inclusive, comprehensive, non-denominational and co-educational school. It serves the town of Dunbar and the surrounding area. It is one of seven secondary schools in East Lothian.

The present building was opened in 1961 and is situated in an attractive site in the centre of Dunbar. It has spacious playground areas and a games field within the school grounds.

The school is fully equipped for disabled access.

The school has been completely redeveloped as part of East Lothian Council's Private and Public Partnership scheme and as a result boasts excellent facilities, including a Games Hall, Fitness Room, Drama Studio, and Recording Studio.

The associated primary schools are Dunbar PS, West Barn's PS, Stenton PS, Innerwick PS, and East Linton PS.

The school roll in September 2024 was 1,116 and the present teaching complement is around 90.

Job Details

Teaching relevant subject through S1-S6.

Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority, the duties of teachers, promoted and unpromoted, are to perform tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct, having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload, including:

• Teaching assigned classes with associated preparation and correction
• Developing the school curriculum
• Assessing, recording, and reporting on pupils' work
• Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration
• Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education
• Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare, and safety of pupils
• Working in partnership with parents, support staff, and other professionals
• Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development
• Participating in school planning, raising achievement, and individual review
• Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these to complete the application form. Ensure you meet all 'essential' criteria on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours expected from employees. If invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviors. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarize yourself.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Registered with GTCS as a teacher of relevant subject
Permanent Posts: GTCS Full registration (General)
Temporary Posts: GTCS Full registration (General) / Provisional registration

PVG Membership
This post is considered a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to any formal offer of employment by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG records are constantly updated. Any relevant information disclosed will be discussed and investigated before a formal offer.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years, you will need to present an overseas criminal record check. Details are available on the website.

Additional Information

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Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after the first day of the school session
In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), teachers starting after the first day will have their salary for the remainder of the school year recalculated to reflect leave and pay accruals. Further details will be provided if applicable.

East Lothian Council Secondary Schools
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