Teacher of Music

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

Job summary

James Gillespie's High School is seeking a passionate Teacher of Music for a permanent, part-time position. The successful candidate will play an integral role in nurturing students and contributing to school activities, fostering a supportive educational environment. This position requires dedication and a commitment to inclusivity within the school's culture.

Benefits

Open to flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic teacher committed to high expectations.
• Proven track record in school activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music on Mondays and Fridays.
• Contribute to department and whole school activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Contribution to school activities

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

James Gillespie's High School

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 (pro-rata for part-time)

Hours: 12.51 per week

Working pattern: Monday & Friday

At James Gillespie's High School, we work hard to create a nurturing environment in which all feel welcome and part of a larger family. We value high expectations, respect, inclusion, integrity, and kindness.

With almost 1800 pupils, we are one of the largest secondary schools in Edinburgh. Our Warrender Park Road campus includes a main teaching block (Malala Building), a state-of-the-art sports complex (Eric Liddell Sports Building), and an impressive music and drama suite including a studio and theatre (Muriel Spark Building), along with additional teaching spaces in our grade 1 listed building, Brunstfield House. We also have a newly refurbished annexe (Darroch) at Gillespie Street. Staff will regularly travel between the two sites.

We are looking to recruit a Teacher of Music. This is a permanent, part-time position working on Mondays and Fridays.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and have demonstrated contributions to department and whole school activities in previous posts.

For further information, please visit our website at www.jamesgillespies.co.uk.

This post involves 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 a PVG Scheme update check. If the candidate has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. The employment offer is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of these checks.

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

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and able to perform at their best. We recognize that a diverse workforce enhances our organization.

To learn more about our organisational culture, visit Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council.

We are open to flexible working arrangements.

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