Teacher of Art - FLK12897

Falkirk Council; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Falkirk Council is seeking dedicated class teachers to provide exceptional learning experiences. Candidates must possess necessary qualifications and be registered with the GTCS. This temporary role until August 2026 invites committed professionals to enhance student learning through effective teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Must be fully registered with the General Teaching Council, Scotland (GTCS).
• Skills and knowledge as outlined in the Standard for Full Registration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the best learning and teaching experiences for children and young people.
• Engage in classroom observations and formal interviews as part of the recruitment process.

Skills

Critical reflection on practice

Proactive in seeking professional learning

Flexible and creative approaches

Effective communication

Education

Appropriate secondary qualification

Job description

Job Advert

Falkirk Council is seeking to recruit class teachers who are highly skilled practitioners, committed to delivering the very best learning and teaching experiences for our children and young people.

The key policy document for Falkirk schools is Learning to Achieve. This was co-created by headteachers, teachers, early years practitioners, support staff, parents/carers, pupils and other partners. It sets out clearly our expectations for our class teachers, namely that they are practitioners who demonstrate commitment to meeting the needs of all learners by:

• reflecting critically on their practice
• being proactive in seeking professional learning opportunities that further enhance their skills and knowledge
• adopting flexible, creative approaches to meet the needs of all learners
• using current educational thinking to inform their practice
• making good use of professional collaboration in school and beyond
• communicating effectively with others

Successful applicants will:

• hold an appropriate secondary qualification
• be fully registered with the General Teaching Council, Scotland (GTCS)
• be able to demonstrate that they possess the commitment, knowledge and skills outlined in the Standard for Full Registration and make a positive contribution to our vision, values and aims.

Applicants for this post, who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process, will be invited to participate in a classroom observation and attend a formal interview.

Successful applicants for posts working with children or vulnerable adults will be subject to disclosure checks for the new PVG scheme.

Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing their skills, experience and attributes that they can bring to this post.

This post is temporary until 9 August 2026 due to budget restrictions.

The salary for this Teacher's post is paid in line with SNCT Conditions of Service, please see Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook