Teacher of Art fixed term

Loretto School is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools located on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Teacher of Art. This is a fixed term position with an anticipated start date of April 2026 to an end of June 2026.

Main Purpose of the Role

You will be committed to the quality of learning and teaching and to providing an engaging and inspiring experience for the pupils. We are looking for a candidate with high expectations of students, who will maintain the high grades achieved in recent years while also promoting a love of the subject inside and outside the classroom. You will be required to teach Art to GCSE and potentially A-level. This is a full-time fixed term post to June 2026. Loretto has its own salary scale and salary will be determined by experience and aptitude for the role.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• You will have a recognised teaching qualification and be registered with the GTCS.
• A passion for Art and an ability to share this with pupils.
• A high level of academic qualification in Art.
• The ability to plan, prepare and deliver creative and challenging lessons to all age groups.
• The confidence to use innovative teaching methods that enhance learning and teaching.
• The creativity to produce resources which contribute to teaching and departmental development.
• Good organisational skills and punctuality.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and to share ideas with colleagues.

Benefits

• Family friendly policies.
• Free lunches during term time.
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community.

Closing Date: Monday 4 May 2026 at 11:59pm. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this post.

Equal opportunities: The School is committed to equal opportunities for all its pupils and staff. Loretto is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Loretto meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme checks before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. The cost of this application will be met by the School. Annually, every member of staff at the School is required to undergo, complete, and sign to confirm that they have received child protection training and will uphold it.