Teacher (Secondary), Music, Maternity Cover from 17/08/2026 - 01/07/2027, Dingwall Academy, HGH20832

Highland Council; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Council's Dingwall Academy is seeking a qualified music teacher for a fixed-term post from 17/08/2026 to 01/07/2027. This 35-hour per week role covers secondary music and aims to inspire pupils to achieve musical excellence.

GTCS registration is essential. Applicants may require PVG membership and an Overseas Criminal Record Check depending on nationality. Gaelic speakers are encouraged to apply; contact James Vance for details.

Qualifications

• GTCS registration is essential.

Education

GTCS REGISTRATION

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Teacher (Secondary), MusicLocation: Dingwall Academy
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term from 17/08/2026 - 01/07/2027Salary: £36,159 - £54,453 pa

Contact Person: James Vance Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Applications from Gaelic speakers are encouraged.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

GTCS REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL