Teacher of Art

Reference Number EAL002262

• Temporary part time vacancy
• 17.5 hours per week
• Mon, Wed & Thurs
• This post is part of the Expressive Arts Faculty that includes Art, Music and Drama.
• The Faculty is staffed at around a total of 7.0 FTE
• The position requires someone with an ability to set high standards which challenge and inspire pupils to high achievement.
• You will require an ability to work successfully with others in a wide range of school matters sharing responsibility for decision making.

Dunbar Grammar is a six-year, fully inclusive, comprehensive, non-denominational and co-educational school. It serves the town of Dunbar and the surrounding area. It is one of six secondary schools in East Lothian.

The present building was opened in 1961 and is situated in an attractive site in the centre of Dunbar. It has spacious playground areas and a games field within the school grounds.

The school is fully equipped for disabled access.

The school has been completely redeveloped as part of East Lothian Council's Private and Public Partnership scheme and as a result boasts excellent facilities, including a Games Hall, Fitness Room, Drama Studio and Recording Studio.

The associated primary schools are Dunbar PS, West Barn's PS, Stenton PS, Innerwick PS and East Linton PS.

The school roll in September 2013 was 794 but due to extensive building work in Dunbar and the surrounding area this is likely to grow substantially over the next few years.

The present teaching complement is around 65.

In April 2013 HMIe inspectors published an excellent report on the school.

At Dunbar Grammar we believe that every child has a gift in at least one area of the curriculum.The challenge facing us as teachers is to allow children the opportunity to discover and develop that gift. 

Purpose of the Job

Teaching relevant subject through S1-S6.

Major Tasks

Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers, promoted and unpromoted, are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following catagories-

a. teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction
b. developing the school curriculum
c. assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils
d. preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration
e. providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education
f. promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils
g. working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals
h. undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development
i. participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review
j. contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications

Registered with GTCS as a teacher of relevant subject

PVG Membership

This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups are required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Closing date 24 August 2014
Interviews are likely to be arranged during September 2014.

Head Teacher: Paul Raffaelli
Address: Summerfield Road, Dunbar, EH42 1NJ
Telephone: 01368 863 339
Fax: 01368 864 798
E-mail: dunbar.gs@dunbargrammar.org.uk
School Website: www.dunbargrammar.org.uk