Teacher of Junior Years. Job in Dundee Education & Training Jobs

The High School of Dundee is seeking to appoint for August 2026 a well-qualified, enthusiastic and highly effective Primary Class Teacher to join our friendly, committed and high-performing Junior Years team. The post is a full-time permanent position. We would welcome applications from newly qualified teachers wishing to continue or complete their probationary year with us and achieve full registration with GTCS.

Key Outputs & Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction
• Promote and safeguard the health, welfare and safety of pupils
• Prepare lessons and courses in line with agreed school procedures for planning and preparation
• Assess, record and report on the work of pupils
• Provide advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education
• Work in partnership with colleagues, parents, support staff and other professionals
• Undertake appropriate and agreed continuing professional development
• Participate in issues related to school planning, raising achievement, attainment and individual review
• Participate in our co-curriculum by leading an activity with pupils
• Promote and maintain good order and behaviour among pupils
• Contribute to evaluation and curriculum development and updating teaching materials and other resources

Location

The Junior Years are housed in the Margaret Harris Building which it shares with the Music Department and the Learning Skills Department. Junior Years pupils may visit other areas of the school for certain activities e.g., Physical Education, Home Economics, IT and Library. Dining facilities are provided on site.

Curriculum

Pupils follow a structured programme in English Language, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Expressive Arts, Religious and Moral Education and Personal and Social Education. Senior School specialist teachers are involved in the teaching of Physical Education, Music, Home Economics, Mandarin, Drama and IT at certain stages in the Junior Years. Pupils in L4-L7 are bussed to the Mayfield Sports Centre twice a week for Physical Education while pupils in L1-3 have PE lessons on the main campus.

Organisation

There are currently 225 pupils in the Junior Years. For session 2026-27 there will be 13 Class Teachers, 4 Pupil Support Assistants, 1 Junior Years Administrator, 1 Deputy Head and led by the Deputy Rector - Head of Nursery and Junior Years. Class sizes vary but are usually in the low twenties. L1 and L2 classes are capped at 20 per class. In Early Years the majority of the teaching is carried out by the class teacher with specialists involved only in the teaching of Physical Education and Music. The contribution of specialist teachers increases in the Upper Stages and by L7 pupils receive specialist tuition for Mandarin, Home Economics, Drama, IT in addition to Music and PE. Pupils are set by ability for Mathematics from L4 to L7.

Person Specification (Essential)

• A teaching degree and registered with the GTCS
• Experience of working in primary schools
• An ability to use initiative and be proactive in their approach
• Empathy with children
• Enthusiasm and drive
• An open and approachable manner
• An understanding of how children interact with their peers and adults
• An ability to act calmly and appropriately when concerns are raised
• A commitment to work proactively as part of our Junior Years team
• The ability to work within a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent observational and organisational skills
• High standard of IT skills
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively and sensitively with parents
• A commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ability to work on own initiative

Interested candidates are welcome to make informal enquiries in advance of the closing date. Closing date is 9am 30 March 2026. Interviews will take place in person at The High School of Dundee on Tuesday 21 April 2026. To apply or for more information, please click on the s1jobs APPLY button now. The High School of Dundee is an equal opportunities employer.

About the High School of Dundee

At the High School of Dundee, our unique location in the heart of the city is a major strength, helping our pupils feel connected to the real world, creating fully rounded and grounded young people. The school currently has over 900 pupils, from age 3-18, who divide their time between our main city centre campus and our extensive sports facility, Mayfield. Our approach is built on a profound belief that if young people are valued, supported known, and engaged in their learning, they can achieve amazing things. We have a long track record of outstanding exam results, which we owe to our rigorous approach, expertise built up over many years and a genuine desire to see our pupils realise their potential. In our Primary School, the children work daily on the crucial building blocks of literacy and numeracy, but the focus is also on making learning fun, engaging and wide-ranging. And in the Senior Years, choice is paramount. In S3, our pupils can choose eight subjects to focus on, while in S5 they can select from 25 subjects at Higher level. At Advanced Higher, 23 subjects are available. The timetabling of exciting new interdisciplinary STEM Innovation and Business Enterprise courses, in addition to computer science for all, has embedded Future Skills into our curriculum. In tandem, the development of partnerships with local businesses is allowing us to provide real world learning opportunities which further enriches our pupils' learning. A focus on the essential importance of Pastoral Care and on encouraging all pupils to make the most of the opportunities presented by our vibrant and extensive co-curriculum, helps create an environment in which the School's Core Values are ever-present and where the desire to learn, support one another and grow is embraced by all.