Teacher of Music - James Gillespie's High School

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

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time Teacher of Music to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will contribute to both departmental and whole-school activities while fostering a positive and inclusive environment. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and is committed to providing a nurturing setting for students.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated contributions to department and whole-school activities.
• Experience in regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Music on a part-time basis (12.51 hours per week).
• Engaging in department and school activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Contributions to department activities

Contributions to whole-school activities

Job description

Teacher of Music
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 where all feel welcome and part of a larger family. We value high expectations, respect, inclusion, integrity, and kindness.

With nearly 1800 pupils, we are one of the largest secondary schools in Edinburgh. Our Warrender Park Road campus includes:

• Main teaching block (Malala Building)
• State-of-the-art sports complex (Eric Liddell Sports Building)
• Music and drama suite, including studio and theatre (Muriel Spark Building)
• Additional teaching spaces in our grade 1 listed building, Brunstfield House

We also have a newly refurbished annexe (Darroch) at Gillespie Street. Staff will travel regularly between sites.

We seek an enthusiastic Teacher of Music with demonstrated contributions to department and whole-school activities.

This is a permanent, part-time position, working Monday & Friday.

This role involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. Candidates with recent overseas residence of 3 months or more within the last 5 years will require an Overseas Criminal Record Check, which must be provided. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

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

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to perform at their best. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our organization through varied values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds.

Our goal is to attract the best talent, not only based on skills and experience but also on approach to work, to improve our organizational culture and create a great place to work for the people of Edinburgh.