Teacher of Art - Leith Academy

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

Job summary

Leith Academy seeks an enthusiastic Teacher of Art for a fixed-term contract from August 2025 to June 2026. The role involves planning lessons, collaborating with a dedicated team, and utilizing digital tools to enhance learning. Candidates should be passionate about promoting the subject and committed to student success.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic professional with vision and energy.
• Confident in incorporating digital tools into teaching.
• Experience in planning and delivering lessons for S1-6.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons for S1-6.
• Collaborate with department members.
• Support digital learning using 1:1 iPads.

Skills

Digital tool proficiency

Enthusiasm

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Location: Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Edinburgh, EH6 8JQ

Teacher of Art - Fixed Term

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 collaborate with department members. Leith Academy has 1:1 iPads throughout the school to support digital learning both in school and at home. The successful applicant should be confident in incorporating digital tools into their teaching.

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 uphold and enhance the current standards of achievement and to promote the continued development of the subject within the school.

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

This post is 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 an update check. Candidates with a continuous stay of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years will need an Overseas Criminal Record Check. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where all staff feel valued, included, and empowered 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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Applications for this position cannot be submitted online. Please refer to the advertisement for further details.