Curriculum Leader (Expressive Arts) James Gillespie's High School

Curriculum Leader of Expressive Arts fixed term until January 2027
James Gillespies High School

Salary: 66606
Hours: 35 per week

At James Gillespies High School we work hard to create a nurturing environment in which all feel welcome and part of a larger family. We value high expectations respect inclusion integrity and kindness.

With almost 1800 pupils we are one of the largest secondary schools in Edinburgh. Our Warrender Park Road campus comprises of a main teaching block (Malala Building) a state-of-the-art sports complex (Eric Liddell Sports Building) and an impressive music and drama suite including studio and theatre (Muriel Spark Building) with further teaching accommodation in our grade 1 listed building Brunstfield House. We also have a newly refurbished annexe (Darroch) at Gillespie Street. Staff will regularly travel between the two sites.

We are looking to recruit aCurriculum Leader of Expressive Arts. This is a fixed term position (Maternity cover) from January 2026 January 2027.

They will be enthusiastic and have demonstrated contributions to department and whole school activities in previous posts.

For further information please visit our website at or email .

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. Anunconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Were committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued included and able to be their best at work and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values beliefs experience and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh we want to make sure that were bringing the best people into our roles not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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