At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through creative art lessons and foster a love for creativity.
- Company: Join Prestwick Academy, a vibrant school in the heart of South Ayrshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent pension, and discounts on leisure activities.
- Other info: Temporary position with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while nurturing their artistic talents.
- Qualifications: Passion for art and teaching, with a commitment to student development.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
You will provide a quality teaching service in Prestwick Academy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Please click on the Job Attachments to access the Job Description and HT Report. The completed HT Report should be returned directly to Oonagh.Browne@south-ayrshire.gov.uk. Please note if you are unable to obtain your HT Report at the time of applying, it can follow. You require to submit a separate HT Report for each post you are applying for detailing the SOA Reference Number.
ABOUT US
South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Excellent pension scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
- A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
- Car leasing scheme
- Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
- Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Scotwest Credit Union
REQUIREMENTS
This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. Please note you may be required to meet PVG cost.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews for this post are scheduled for 25/06/2026. This post is temporary until 22/12/2026. The grade of this post is Main Grade - Point 0-5. The work style for this post is Frontline.
Teacher of Art - Prestwick Academy - SOA12726 - SOA12726 employer: South Ayrshire Council
Prestwick Academy offers a vibrant and supportive work environment where educators can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students in the heart of South Ayrshire. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits including a robust pension scheme and work-life balance initiatives, we empower our staff to grow professionally and personally. Join us in a community-focused setting that values heritage, culture, and the development of future generations.
